Next 3 days weather summary:Light rain (total 2.0mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sat night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 2°C on Fri afternoon, min -6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 4-6 weather summary:A light covering of new snow, mostly falling on Mon night. Becoming milder with light rain (total 7.0mm) on Wed night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 4°C on Thu morning, min -7°C on Mon night). Mainly gales. | ||||||||||||||||
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rain shwrs | some clouds | clear | some clouds | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | light snow | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | mod. snow | snow shwrs | some clouds | clear | cloudy | light snow | light rain | |
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 cm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
max °C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -3 | -2 | 0 | 0 | -5 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
min °C | 2 | -1 | -2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -2 | -6 | -5 | -1 | -7 | -7 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 2 |
chill °C | -5 | -8 | -8 | -6 | -6 | -8 | -10 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -13 | -8 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -5 |
Humid % | 74 | 65 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 79 | 62 | 77 | 70 | 82 | 79 | 76 | 67 | 76 | 70 | 84 | 86 |
Freeze m | 2250 | 1850 | 1250 | 1550 | 1300 | 1750 | 1800 | 900 | 900 | 1550 | 1550 | 650 | 1200 | 1000 | 1350 | 1650 | 2250 |
 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
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Latest snow reports near Mount Cheeseman:
Recent light rain reported from Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre at 737 metres elevation only 3 kms S of Temple Basin but it is forecast cold enough for snow at the ski area from Temple Basin
| Top snow depth: | — |
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| Bottom snow depth: | — |
| Fresh snowfall depth: | 41 cm |
| Last snowfall: | 27 Aug 2026 |
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0.5 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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0.6 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
0.8 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
The above table gives the weather forecast for Mount Cheeseman at the specific elevation of 1740 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Mount Cheeseman. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of New Zealand.
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Overall 3.8 Based on 11 votes and 9 reviews
Great place to go where you can stay on the mountain. Great value for money and an atmosphere that is miles away from the resorts but a fantastic experience because of this difference. Very friendly staff and uncrowded slopes (even though we went in the NZ winter school holiday). We'll definitely return.
Christine from Australia writes:
Great place to go where you can stay on the mountain. Great value for money and an atmosphere that is miles away from the resorts but a fantastic experience because of this difference. Very friendly staff and uncrowded slopes (even though we went in the NZ winter school holiday). We'll definitely return.
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