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Mt Cheeseman ski resort

Oceania

Mt Cheeseman Snow Report

33

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

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

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Powder Days

16

2026 season

Updated: Oct 30, 11:03 PM•Weather at base: 1,540m

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.

SnowSure™ Score2026 season
33

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: August, September. Best weeks: 20 Aug–26 Aug, 27 Aug–2 Sep, 13 Aug–19 Aug.1Aug2SepOpened 6 AugClosed 30 Sep

Best months to book

  1. #1August31cm avg · last season 27.8
  2. #2September23cm avg · last season 37.9

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 20 Aug – 26 Aug · last season 28.3
  2. #2 27 Aug – 2 Sep · last season 41.7
  3. #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, 11:03 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.

Mt Cheeseman 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 Mt Cheeseman. Mt Cheeseman 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 Mt Cheeseman

SH73 Arthurs Pass27.4 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

Mt Cheeseman Webcams

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4 webcams • Click to expand

Webcams & Proof of Powder

4 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Mt Cheeseman

Did it snow at Mt Cheeseman in the last 24 hours?
Yes — Mt Cheeseman reports 5 cm (2 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours.
When did it last snow at Mt Cheeseman?
The most recent snowfall at Mt Cheeseman was on 2026-10-31.