📷 Mt Cheeseman
Oceania
Mt Cheeseman
Solid · 2026 season average
Projected to open July 30, 2027 · average of 56 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jul 30 — closed September 30
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 31
Past 24 Hours
6cm
Past 48 Hours
6cm
Past 10 Days
7cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
16
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · October 31, 2026 · How we forecast →
A quiet week on the forecast charts
A quiet stretch at Mt Cheeseman — 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 Mt Cheeseman this week.
Solid
2026 season average
Mt Cheeseman is projected to open July 30, 2027. Last season it averaged 33.2 across 56 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August31cm avg · last season 27.8
- #2September23cm avg · last season 37.9
Best weeks to book
- #1 20 Aug – 26 Aug · last season 28.3
- #2 27 Aug – 2 Sep · last season 41.7
- #3 13 Aug – 19 Aug · last season 25.1
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 6 Sep – 19 Sep. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Jul 30
Projected to open July 30, 2027 · season ended September 30, 2026
15 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:05 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,700m) 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 Mt Cheeseman
Mt Cheeseman is a ski resort located in the Craigieburn Range of New Zealand’s South Island, approximately 90 minutes from Christchurch. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with a variety of terrain suitable for beginners through advanced skiers and snowboarders. Key amenities include on-mountain accommodation, a licensed café, and ski and snowboard rentals, while the resort is known for its welcoming community vibe and accessible slopes.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Mt Cheeseman
- Where is Mt Cheeseman?
- Mt Cheeseman is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Mt Cheeseman?
- Mt Cheeseman runs from a base elevation of 1,540 m (5,052 ft) to a summit of 1,860 m (6,102 ft), giving a vertical drop of 320 m (1,050 ft).
- How big is Mt Cheeseman?
- Mt Cheeseman has 222 acres (90 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mt Cheeseman?
- Mt Cheeseman 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 Mt Cheeseman?
- Mt Cheeseman 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 Mt Cheeseman get in a typical season?
- Mt Cheeseman averages 37 inches / 94 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Mt Cheeseman in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #233 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal -1% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mt Cheeseman averaged -1% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 -18%, '15-16 -10%, '23-24 +25%. A pattern, not a promise.
