Craigieburn Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Craigieburn
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This is the Snow Forecast for Craigieburn, New Zealand for 16 days from 25 June.
Updated 25 June 2025 22:37 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 27 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 5cm |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Craigieburn.
Forecast for today in Craigieburn
Max 8℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, rain later.
Craigieburn has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Craigieburn Snow Report
Snow report from Broken River (14km from Craigieburn)
| Upper Snow Depths | 35cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 10cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Snow in last 7days | +2cm |
Craigieburn 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 | Sat 28 | Sun 29 | Mon 30 | Tue 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F5 | SW F2 | NW F2 | NW F2 | |||
| 1,811m | 5℃
| 5℃
 | 1℃
 +4cm
| -2℃
 | 0℃
 | 0℃
 | -1℃
|
| NW F5 | SW F2 | NW F2 | NW F2 | ||||
| 1,560m | 6℃
| 7℃
| 3℃
+2cm
| -1℃
| 1℃
| 1℃
| 1℃
|
| NW F5 | SW F2 | NW F2 | NW F2 | ||||
| 1,308m | 8℃
| 8℃
| 4℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,439m | 1,308m | varying 1,419m | varying 1,379m | |||
| Max Town | 8℃ | 8℃ | 4℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 4℃ | -1℃ | -4℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | -3℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Craigieburn Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 8℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, rain later.
Max 8℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
26
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, cloudy then light rain showers, light rain later.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
27
1cm to 4cm New Snow
Light rain first, light snow then snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,439m to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
29
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
30
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Craigieburn, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Craigieburn, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Craigieburn Snow Forecast updated at 22:37 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Craigieburn
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Basin | 4cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 3cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Broken River | 3cm | 5cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Craigieburn
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Craigieburn, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Craigieburn, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Craigieburn is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Craigieburn will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Craigieburn for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.