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Broken River ski resort

Oceania

Broken River Snow Report

33

Solid · 2026 season average

Projected to open August 14, 2027 · average of 44 verified open days

Best months to book: August, September · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Aug 14 — closed September 27

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 31

Past 24 Hours

3cm

Past 48 Hours

3cm

Past 10 Days

4cm

7-Day Forecast

0cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

17

2026 season

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Bluebird Days

3

2026 season

Updated: Oct 30, 11:01 PM•Weather at base: 1,425m

Local Snow

SnowSure Forecaster · October 31, 2026 · How we forecast →

A quiet week on the forecast charts

A quiet stretch at Broken River — no meaningful snow in the 7-day window.

Short-Term Forecast

The multi-model blend shows 0cm over the next 72 hours (Saturday 0cm, Sunday 0cm, Monday 0cm).

Extended Forecast

The 7-day window totals 0cm. 6.6 models are contributing on average with tight agreement.

Yesterday: 14cm forecast over the next 7 days

SnowSure™ Score2026 season
33

Solid

2026 season average

Broken River is projected to open August 14, 2027. Last season it averaged 32.8 across 44 verified open days.

Best months to book: August, September. Best weeks: 22 Aug–28 Aug, 15 Aug–21 Aug, 29 Aug–4 Sep.1Aug2SepOpened 15 AugClosed 27 Sep

Best months to book

  1. #1August38cm avg · last season 27.5
  2. #2September31cm avg · last season 36.1

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 22 Aug – 28 Aug · last season 29.1
  2. #2 15 Aug – 21 Aug · last season 21.4
  3. #3 29 Aug – 4 Sep · last season 33.9

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 11 Sep – 24 Sep. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Oct 30, 11:01 PM UTC

Terrain

Projected to open Aug 14

Projected to open August 14, 2027 · season ended September 27, 2026

25 runs · 5 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Broken River Season Snowfall

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Getting There

Drive times & access

1 camera nearby

Drive conditions

Quiet — No restrictions, and the resort is out of its season

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Broken River. Broken River is outside its season, so these are out-of-season readings, not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Highway cameras near Broken River

SH73 Arthurs Pass23 km · NZTA

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via NZTA. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Live Conditions

Broken River Webcams

All Webcams

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2 webcams • Click to expand

Webcams & Proof of Powder

2 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Broken River

Did it snow at Broken River in the last 24 hours?
Yes — Broken River reports 0 cm (0 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours.
When did it last snow at Broken River?
The most recent snowfall at Broken River was on 2026-10-31.