Craigieburn Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 21 August 2026 07:43 CDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Craigieburn
1-week from 21 August.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Craigieburn 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Craigieburn?
| Next Snow Expected | 23 August |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 57cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Craigieburn
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 8℃
Min -3℃
63cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,585m to resort level (1,308m).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 21 August 2026 10:46 CDT
Powder Possible :- 57cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Craigieburn over the next 7 days.
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 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Craigieburn are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
22
Snow unlikely
Light rain, rain showers, snow showers later.
Forecast times for Craigieburn are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
23
up to 6cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, clear sky then fair, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,523m to resort level (1,308m).
Forecast times for Craigieburn are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Craigieburn are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Heavy drizzle, fair, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,585m to 1,539m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Craigieburn are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
26
3cm to 5cm New Snow
Light drizzle, snow, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 1,400m to resort level (1,308m).
Forecast times for Craigieburn are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
27
50cm New Snow
Heavy snow first, light snow then light drizzle, drizzle later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,308m).
Forecast times for Craigieburn are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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 piste 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 07:43 CDT, next update expected 13:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Craigieburn
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Basin | 17cm | 87cm | |||||||
| Broken River | 4cm | 70cm | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 4cm | 70cm |
Snow Reliability
Craigieburn typically experiences reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of around 2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, be sure to check J2Ski for accurate and timely information.

















