Broken River Snow Report

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Broken River snow conditions, updated regularly: current snowfall, snow depth, temperatures, and the outlook for this South Island resort.

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Broken River's season typically runs from Aug 15, 2026 to Sept 27, 2026. Broken River averages around 2.5m of snowfall per season across 25 runs. Live snowfall, snow depth, and weather data will populate here as opening day approaches — check back or bookmark this page for real-time conditions once the season is underway.

Hour by Hour

Next 39 hours· Updated Jul 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM

	FriNow	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	Sat12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p
Conditions
Temp°F · feels	3022 2921 2922 3024 3024 3024 2923 3125 3325 3426 3426 3325 3224 2923 2923 2923 2821 2619 2417 2317 2317 2317 2317 2318 2318 2317 2317 2317 2418 2214 2113 2113 2214 2214 2214 2315 2315 2316 2215
Snowfallin	0.0	0.7	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.7	0.3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.1	0.5	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.0	0	0	0
Precip chance%	100%	100%	100%	100%	98%	85%	67%	57%	61%	73%	84%	91%	96%	100%	100%	100%	100%	86%	67%	51%	42%	38%	37%	41%	49%	57%	65%	73%	80%	87%	93%	94%	87%	74%	61%	47%	33%	22%	16%
Precipin	0.3	0.3	0.1	0.0	0.0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0	0
Wind / gustmph	10G46	8G38	6G33	5G30	5G27	4G27	4G26	5G26	8G32	10G36	9G37	10G38	10G40	6G37	4G28	3G23	4G22	3G21	3G19	3G19	3G18	2G17	1G13	0G11	1G9	1G7	2G9	2G11	4G17	7G27	5G27	5G23	6G23	6G22	6G21	4G19	4G16	4G15	3G13

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7-Day Outlook

5,971 ftUpdated Jul 23, 2026 at 5:02 PMOpen-Meteo

Days 1–7

2.8"

Days 8–14

6.8"

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Fri, July 24

Heavy Snow Showers

Temp34° / 23°°F

Snow1.7"(100%)

Wind13 mph NW

Understanding the Snow Report

Snow Measurements

Our snow reports measure snowfall in centimeters over multiple time windows — last 24 hours, last 7 days, and the season total. Base depth reflects accumulation at the 1420m base area, while summit depth captures conditions 400m higher at 1820m, where snow typically stays colder and lingers longer. Imperial conversions are shown alongside for convenience.

Weather Conditions

Current weather conditions affect snow quality. Cold temperatures with low wind typically preserve snow quality, while warm temperatures or rain can impact conditions negatively — something worth watching closely at Broken River's 1420m base elevation, where temperatures run milder than the summit.

Data Sources

We pull Broken River's conditions from on-the-ground mountain reporting, then layer in forecast data so you get a fuller picture than either source alone. The mountain is served by 6 lifts, including a train.

When to Check

Conditions can change overnight, so mornings and late afternoons are the best times to check back on Broken River. With Broken River's season running from Aug 15, 2026 to Sept 27, 2026, checking daily during a storm cycle gives you the clearest read on new snow.