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 40 hours· Updated Jul 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM

	Thu1a	Now	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	Fri12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p
Conditions
Temp°F · feels	2418 2519 2621 2721 2822 2822 2924 3024 3126 3126 3226 3327 3426 3327 3326 3224 3125 3125 3125 3124 3224 3122 3021 3222 3324 3325 3326 3225 3024 3025 2924 2923 3125 3226 3326 3326 3225 3023 3023 3024
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Precip chance%	0%	0%	0%	1%	4%	12%	31%	56%	69%	58%	35%	25%	40%	67%	88%	96%	97%	98%	99%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	97%	92%	88%	83%	78%	76%	79%	85%	90%	94%	98%	100%	100%
Precipin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.0
Wind / gustmph	3G13	3G14	3G15	3G16	2G16	2G16	2G17	3G17	2G17	2G16	4G21	6G27	8G32	5G32	6G30	9G35	6G35	5G30	5G29	7G34	9G39	11G44	11G46	12G49	10G49	8G43	8G38	6G36	4G30	3G24	2G22	2G19	3G23	6G27	7G30	8G33	8G34	6G32	6G28	5G25

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7-Day Outlook

5,971 ftUpdated Jul 22, 2026 at 5:02 PMOpen-Meteo

Days 1–7

1.8"

Days 8–14

0.2"

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Thu, July 23

Snow

Temp34° / 24°°F

Snow0.2"(100%)

Wind11 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.