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Craigieburn Snow Forecast - 25th June 2025

Craigieburn Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Craigieburn

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Craigieburn, New Zealand for 16 days from 25 June.

Updated 25 June 2025 22:37 AEST.

Craigieburn Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected27 June
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days5cm

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

CloudLt RainLt RainRain

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)

Broken River Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths35cm
Lower Snow Depths10cm
Snow Conditions-
Snow in last 7days+2cm

Craigieburn 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Craigieburn from OpenMeteo
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
Sat
28
Sun
29
Mon
30
Tue
01
WindNW F5SW F2NW F2NW F2
1,811m
5℃
Lt Rain
5℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-2℃
Fair
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
0℃
Clear
-1℃
Clear
NW F5SW F2NW F2NW F2
1,560m
6℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-1℃
Fair
1℃
Fair
1℃
Clear
1℃
Clear
NW F5SW F2NW F2NW F2
1,308m
8℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Cloud
4℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Fair
3℃
Fair
3℃
Clear
3℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,439m
to 1,308m

1,308m

varying 1,419m
to 1,399m

varying 1,379m
to 1,319m

Max Town8℃8℃4℃1℃3℃3℃3℃
Min Town5℃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

CloudLt RainLt RainRain

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

ShwrsCloudLt RainLt Rain

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

Lt RainLight SnowSnowLight 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

CloudFairFairClear

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

FairFairCloudLight Snow

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

CloudMixedClearClear

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

FairClearClearFair

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 Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Craigieburn
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Temple Basin4cm 12cm
Mount Cheeseman3cm 6cm
Broken River3cm 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.