📷 Craigieburn
Oceania
Craigieburn
Fair · 2026 season average
Projected to open July 17, 2027 · average of 72 verified open days
Best months to book: July, August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jul 17 — 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
--
Powder Days
17
2026 season
Bluebird Days
3
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · October 31, 2026 · How we forecast →
A quiet week on the forecast charts
A quiet stretch at Craigieburn — 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: Snow on the way for Craigieburn this week.
Fair
2026 season average
Craigieburn is projected to open July 17, 2027. Last season it averaged 27.6 across 72 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1July43cm avg · last season 26.1
- #2August38cm avg · last season 23.5
- #3September31cm avg · last season 33.1
Best weeks to book
- #1 25 Jul – 31 Jul · last season 28.3
- #2 22 Aug – 28 Aug · last season 30.9
- #3 18 Jul – 24 Jul · last season 23.9
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 27 Aug – 9 Sep. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:03 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Jul 17
Projected to open July 17, 2027 · season ended September 27, 2026
25 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:03 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,561m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Craigieburn
Craigieburn Valley Ski Area is located in the Southern Alps of Canterbury, New Zealand, about 90 minutes from Christchurch. Known for its challenging, ungroomed terrain and steep chutes, the resort caters primarily to advanced and expert skiers seeking a backcountry-style experience with a friendly club atmosphere. Key amenities include rope tows, on-mountain lodge accommodation, and the Thirsty Kea Bar, with a focus on community and uncrowded slopes. Craigieburn stands out for its natural snow conditions, patrolled off-piste terrain, and welcoming club culture established since 1954.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Craigieburn
- Where is Craigieburn?
- Craigieburn is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Craigieburn?
- Craigieburn runs from a base elevation of 1,310 m (4,298 ft) to a summit of 1,811 m (5,942 ft), giving a vertical drop of 501 m (1,644 ft).
- How big is Craigieburn?
- Craigieburn has 988 acres (400 hectares) of skiable terrain, 25 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Craigieburn?
- Craigieburn is on the Chill Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Craigieburn?
- Craigieburn typically operates from July to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Craigieburn get in a typical season?
- Craigieburn averages 350 inches / 889 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Craigieburn in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to broken-river, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.
