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Temple Basin ski resort

Oceania

Temple Basin Snow Report

42

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

Projected to open Aug 8 — closed September 27

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 30

2d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

3cm

Past 10 Days

18cm

7-Day Forecast

0cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

21

2026 season

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Bluebird Days

1

2026 season

Updated: Nov 1, 12:09 AM•Weather at base: 1,326m

Local Snow

SnowSure Forecaster · November 1, 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 (Sunday 0cm, Monday 0cm, Tuesday 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

SnowSure™ Score2026 season
42

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: August, September. Best weeks: 25 Aug–31 Aug, 18 Aug–24 Aug, 1 Sep–7 Sep.1Aug2SepOpened 18 AugClosed 27 Sep

Best months to book

  1. #1August39cm avg · last season 40.3
  2. #2September39cm avg · last season 42.7

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 25 Aug – 31 Aug · last season 48.4
  2. #2 18 Aug – 24 Aug · last season 32.1
  3. #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 Sun, Nov 1, 12:09 AM 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.

Temple Basin 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 Temple Basin. Temple Basin 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 Temple Basin

SH73 Arthurs Pass3.4 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

Temple Basin Webcam

All Webcams

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1 webcam • Click to expand

Webcams & Proof of Powder

1 live cam, snow stakes, and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Temple Basin

Did it snow at Temple Basin in the last 24 hours?
No new snow has been reported at Temple Basin in the last 24 hours.
When did it last snow at Temple Basin?
The most recent snowfall at Temple Basin was on 2026-10-30.