📷 Temple Basin
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Temple Basin
Good · 2026 season average
Projected to open August 8, 2027 · average of 41 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Aug 8 — closed September 27
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 31
Past 24 Hours
3cm
Past 48 Hours
9cm
Past 10 Days
18cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
21
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · October 31, 2026 · How we forecast →
A quiet week on the forecast charts
A quiet stretch at Temple Basin — 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 Temple Basin this weekend
Good
2026 season average
Temple Basin is projected to open August 8, 2027. Last season it averaged 41.9 across 41 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August39cm avg · last season 40.3
- #2September39cm avg · last season 42.7
Best weeks to book
- #1 25 Aug – 31 Aug · last season 48.4
- #2 18 Aug – 24 Aug · last season 32.1
- #3 1 Sep – 7 Sep · last season 47.9
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, 10:07 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Aug 8
Projected to open August 8, 2027 · season ended September 27, 2026
36 runs · 4 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:07 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,540m) 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 Temple Basin
Temple Basin is a club ski field located in Arthur’s Pass National Park, New Zealand, offering a unique alpine experience with access only by a 45-minute hike from the highway. The resort features over 320 hectares of skiable terrain, renowned for its natural, ungroomed slopes, challenging off-piste runs, and spectacular mountain scenery. Temple Basin provides on-mountain accommodation, a relaxed social atmosphere, and is especially popular with advanced skiers and snowboarders seeking adventure in a backcountry setting.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Temple Basin
- Where is Temple Basin?
- Temple Basin is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Temple Basin?
- Temple Basin runs from a base elevation of 1,326 m (4,350 ft) to a summit of 1,753 m (5,751 ft), giving a vertical drop of 427 m (1,401 ft).
- How big is Temple Basin?
- Temple Basin has 791 acres (320 hectares) of skiable terrain, 36 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Temple Basin?
- Temple Basin 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 Temple Basin?
- Temple Basin typically operates from August 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 Temple Basin get in a typical season?
- Temple Basin averages 453 inches / 1150 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Temple Basin in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #434 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -18% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Temple Basin averaged -18% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026. Analog winters: '97-98 -23%, '15-16 -30%, '23-24 0%. A pattern, not a promise.
