📷 Craigieburn
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Craigieburn
Fair · 2026 season average
Closed for the season · average of 72 verified open days
Best months to book: July, August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed September 27
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 27
9d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
10cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
14
2026 season
Bluebird Days
2
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · September 16, 2026 · How we forecast →
Snow on the way, with a solid day Thursday.
We're looking at about 15cm of new snow over the next few days, with the heaviest fall expected on Thursday. After that, things quiet down significantly.
Short-Term Forecast
Starting with a light dusting of around 1cm on Wednesday, we then see a significant jump on Thursday with about 15cm expected. This round wraps up Friday with no new snow. Overall, we're looking at a total of 15cm over the next 72 hours.
Extended Forecast
As we move into the weekend, things calm down with no new snow expected. The week ahead looks mostly quiet after Thursday, so if you're planning your ski days, keep an eye on Thursday.
Yesterday: Snow on the way for Craigieburn this week.
Fair
2026 season average
Craigieburn is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 27.6 across 72 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1July43cm avg · scored 26.1
- #2August38cm avg · scored 23.5
- #3September31cm avg · scored 33.1
Best weeks to book
- #1 25 Jul – 31 Jul · 28.3
- #2 22 Aug – 28 Aug · 30.9
- #3 18 Jul – 24 Jul · 23.9
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 Tue, Oct 6, 09:01 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Closed for the season
Season ended September 27, 2026
25 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Craigieburn
Craigieburn Valley Ski Area is located in the Southern Alps of Canterbury, New Zealand, about 90 minutes from Christchurch. Known for its challenging, ungroomed terrain and steep chutes, the resort caters primarily to advanced and expert skiers seeking a backcountry-style experience with a friendly club atmosphere. Key amenities include rope tows, on-mountain lodge accommodation, and the Thirsty Kea Bar, with a focus on community and uncrowded slopes. Craigieburn stands out for its natural snow conditions, patrolled off-piste terrain, and welcoming club culture established since 1954.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Craigieburn
- Where is Craigieburn?
- Craigieburn is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Craigieburn?
- Craigieburn runs from a base elevation of 1,310 m (4,298 ft) to a summit of 1,811 m (5,942 ft), giving a vertical drop of 501 m (1,644 ft).
- How big is Craigieburn?
- Craigieburn has 988 acres (400 hectares) of skiable terrain, 25 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Craigieburn?
- Craigieburn is on the Chill Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Craigieburn?
- Craigieburn typically operates from July to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Craigieburn get in a typical season?
- Craigieburn averages 350 inches / 889 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Craigieburn in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to broken-river, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.
