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Craigieburn ski resort

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Craigieburn Snow Report

28

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

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

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Powder Days

17

2026 season

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Bluebird Days

3

2026 season

Updated: Oct 30, 11:02 PM•Weather at base: 1,310m

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.

SnowSure™ Score2026 season
28

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: July, August, September. Best weeks: 25 Jul–31 Jul, 22 Aug–28 Aug, 18 Jul–24 Jul.1Jul2Aug3SepOpened 18 JulClosed 27 Sep

Best months to book

  1. #1July43cm avg · last season 26.1
  2. #2August38cm avg · last season 23.5
  3. #3September31cm avg · last season 33.1

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 25 Jul – 31 Jul · last season 28.3
  2. #2 22 Aug – 28 Aug · last season 30.9
  3. #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, 11:02 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.

Craigieburn 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 Craigieburn. Craigieburn 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 Craigieburn

SH73 Arthurs Pass23.2 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

Craigieburn Webcams

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3 webcams • Click to expand

Webcams & Proof of Powder

3 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Craigieburn

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