📷 Craigieburn
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Craigieburn
Fair · 2026 season average
Closed for the season · average of 54 verified open days
Best months to book: July, August, September · last season + 31-yr record
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Last Snowfall
Sep 10
todayPast 24 Hours
1.5cm
Reported by CraigieburnPast 48 Hours
1.5cm
Past 10 Days
19.5cm
14-Day Forecast
30.2cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
9
2026 season
Bluebird Days
2
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · September 9, 2026 · How we forecast →
Snow on the way for Thursday in Craigieburn
We're expecting some fresh snow, with 8cm likely on Thursday. After that, things quiet down a bit, so plan accordingly for the week ahead.
Short-Term Forecast
Starting with a quiet day on Wednesday, we’ll see 8cm of snow on Thursday, which is the biggest day of this stretch. Following that, a light dusting of 0.3cm is expected on Friday. This round wraps up after Friday, leaving us with a total of 8.3cm over the next 72 hours.
Extended Forecast
As we move into the weekend, the forecast looks quieter with no significant snowfall expected. The week ahead will likely stay calm, so if you're looking for the best conditions, 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 25.8 across 54 verified open days.
July
#1 to book
43cm avg · scored 26.1
August
#2 to book
38cm avg · scored 23.5
September
#3 to book
29cm avg · scored 33.3
Best weeks to book
- #125 Jul – 31 Julscored 28.3
- #222 Aug – 28 Augscored 30.9
- #318 Jul – 24 Julscored 23.9
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 31-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.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
There has been 19cm of snowfall in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook predicts an average of 30cm of new snow.
Historic
Season-to-date snowfall is at 95% of the 5-year average, which stands at 139cm.
Not operating today · Data updated Thu, Sep 10, 01:03 AM UTC · informational only
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Sep 10, 01:03 AM UTC
Terrain Open
Not operating today
25 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Freezing level below base — snowmaking window open
Snow Summary
1811mUpdated Sep 10, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
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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 October. 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.
