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Temple Basin Snow Forecast - 4th June 2025

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Temple Basin Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Temple Basin

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This is the Snow Forecast for Temple Basin, New Zealand for 16 days from 4 June.

Updated 04 June 2025 13:32 PDT.

Temple Basin Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected4 June
Next Snow Amount-
Next 48 Hours3in
Next 7 Days3in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Temple Basin.

Forecast for today in Temple Basin

Max 48°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
04

up to 1in New Snow

Hvy RainShwrsHvy RainSnow

Heavy rain first, rain showers then heavy rain, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 5,574ft to resort level.

Temple Basin has 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Temple Basin Snow Report

Temple Basin Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
-

Temple Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Temple Basin from OpenMeteo
Wed
04
Thu
05
Fri
06
Sat
07
Sun
08
Mon
09
Tue
10
WindW F3NW F2SE F4SE F3SE F3
5,751ft
44°F
Hvy Snow
+1in
27°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
26°F
Light Snow
+1in
22°F
Fair
26°F
Mixed
29°F
Clear
35°F
Cloud
W F3NW F2SE F4SE F3SE F3
5,174ft
46°F
Hvy Snow
29°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
27°F
Light Snow
+1in
24°F
Fair
28°F
Mixed
31°F
Clear
38°F
Cloud
W F3NW F2SE F4SE F3SE F3
4,596ft
48°F
Hvy Snow
31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
30°F
Light Snow
+1in
26°F
Fair
30°F
Mixed
33°F
Clear
40°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 5,574ft
to 4,596ft

4,596ft

4,596ft

5,574ft

Max Town48°F31°F30°F26°F30°F33°F40°F
Min Town32°F24°F24°F22°F27°F27°F33°F

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Temple Basin Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 48°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
04

up to 1in New Snow

Hvy RainShwrsHvy RainSnow

Heavy rain first, rain showers then heavy rain, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 5,574ft to resort level.

Max 31°F
Min 24°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 24°F and not getting above 31°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
05

1in to 2in New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsMixedMixedCloud

Light snow showers, clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 30°F
Min 24°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 24°F and not getting above 30°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
06

1in New Snow

CloudCloudLight SnowMixed

Cloudy, light snow, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 26°F
Min 22°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 22°F and not getting above 26°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
07

Snow unlikely

FairFairFairFair

Fair.

Max 30°F
Min 27°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 27°F and not getting above 30°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
08

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedMixed

Clear spells.

Max 33°F
Min 27°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 27°F to daytime highs around 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
09

Snow unlikely

FairFairClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Max 40°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
10

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudRain

Clear sky, cloudy, rain later.

This Snow Forecast for Temple Basin, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Temple Basin, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Temple Basin Snow Forecast updated at 13:32 PDT, next update expected 19:00 PDT.

Snow Forecast near Temple Basin

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Temple Basin
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Mount Cheeseman2in 3in
Broken River3in 3in
Craigieburn3in 3in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Temple Basin

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Temple Basin, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Temple Basin, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Temple Basin is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Temple Basin will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Temple Basin for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.