Oceania
Craigieburn
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open July 18, 2026
Conditions data updated Sat, Jun 27, 05:01 AM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Jun 27
todayPast 24 Hours
0.6cm
Past 48 Hours
6.9cm
Past 10 Days
7.7cm
14-Day Forecast
18.9cm
Snow Depth
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Overview
Craigieburn is a ski resort in Oceania, New Zealand, currently closed for the season (Projected to open July 18, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 17/100 (Limited), 1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~19 cm (7.5 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-06-27 05:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
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.
Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Craigieburn
Lifts
3
Skiable area
988 ac
Longest run
2 km / 1.2 mi
Lift fleet
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Chill Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Craigieburn Ski Club Bar – Known for its welcoming, communal atmosphere, this cozy bar is the heart of Craigieburn’s après-ski scene, where skiers gather to share stories over local beers and enjoy the laid-back, social vibe unique to this club-operated resort.
Not operating — opens soon
Projected to open July 18, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Snowpack still building before opening — no base depth yet.
Recent
In the past week, there has been a total of 8cm of snowfall.
Forecast
The 14-day forecast indicates a potential for light snow accumulation, averaging around 4cm.
Historic
Season-to-date totals are currently at 8cm, which is in line with early season expectations compared to the 5-year average of 37cm.
Closed for the season · Data updated Sat, Jun 27, 05:01 AM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jun 27, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
New Zealand region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jun 27, 05:01 AM UTC
Base
1310m
Temp
-0.8°C
Wind
1.3km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
6.4cm
Mid-Mountain
1561m
Temp
--°C
Wind
1km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
18.9cm
Summit
1811m
Temp
-4°C
Wind
1.3km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
6.5cm
Ops signals
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Craigieburn (southern alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jun 27, 5:01 AM
Today -2 / -10 | Sun, Jun 28 -1 / -6 | Mon, Jun 29 -2 / -4 | Tue, Jun 30 1 / -9 | Wed, Jul 1 1 / -7 | Thu, Jul 2 1 / -6 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | -8 | -3 | -7 | -4 | -2 | -5 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -7 | 0 | -7 | -4 | 0 | -5 | -4 | 0 | -5 |
| Wind (km/h) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 8 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 23 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1811m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
27
☁️
-2.5°
-10.4°
3 km/h
Sun
28
☁️
-1.1°
-5.7°
4 km/h
Mon
29
☁️
-1.9°
-4.3°
5 km/h
Tue
30
☁️
1.4°
-9.2°
8 km/h
Wed
1
☁️
1.3°
-7.4°
8 km/h
Thu
2
☁️
1.3°
-5.8°
8 km/h
Fri
3
🌧️
-0.4°
-5.7°
15 km/h
Sat
4
🌧️
1.8°
-1.1°
22 km/h
Sun
5
❄️
0.4°
-7.1°
1.5cm
22 km/h
Mon
6
❄️
-6.4°
-7.9°
3.2cm
12 km/h
Summit elevation (1811m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jun 27, 05:01 AM UTC
8.2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-80%
vs 5-Year Avg
42cm avg by now
-80%
vs 30-Year Avg
42cm avg by now
42cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Craigieburn Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 179cm with an average of 66 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 31 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 33.9cm | 11 days | 10cm | 23cm | 12.9cm |
| July | 41.9cm | 14 days | 19cm | 32cm | 12.9cm |
| August | 37.6cm | 14 days | 19cm | 33cm | 11.9cm |
| September | 30.1cm | 12 days | 6cm | 19cm | 10.8cm |
| October | 27.7cm | 11 days | 2cm | 13cm | 11.8cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jul 18, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
