📷 Mt Cheeseman
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Mt Cheeseman
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Last Snowfall
Sep 7
todayPast 24 Hours
11.1cm
Past 48 Hours
25.4cm
Past 10 Days
30cm
14-Day Forecast
62.3cm
Snow Depth
10cm
Open-Meteo modelPowder Days
5
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · September 6, 2026 · How we forecast →
Snow on Sunday, then a quieter week ahead
We're looking at 24cm of snow on Sunday, followed by lighter amounts on Monday and Tuesday. The week will start off strong before winding down into a quieter stretch.
Short-Term Forecast
Snow begins on Sunday with a solid 24cm expected, making it the biggest day of this round. Monday brings a lighter 3cm, and Tuesday wraps things up with just a trace of snow. This round of snowfall will total around 27cm before it quiets down.
Extended Forecast
After this active start, the week calms down significantly with low snowfall expected. The models keep things quiet after Thursday, so keep an eye on Sunday for the best conditions.
Yesterday: Snow on the way for Mt Cheeseman this weekend.
Major snowfall ahead - 62cm forecast.
Mt Cheeseman is experiencing overcast conditions with a current temperature of -5°C. The resort has received 26cm of snow in the past week, contributing to a season total of 147cm, which is 108% of the 5-year average to date.
AI-generated summaryDepth
10cm depth — adequate for most conditions.
Recent
In the last 24 hours, 11cm of fresh snow has fallen.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook suggests an average of 62cm of additional snowfall.
Historic
This season's snow accumulation is 108% of the 5-year average to date of 136cm.
Data updated Mon, Sep 7, 03:08 AM UTC
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Sep 7, 03:08 AM UTC
Terrain Open
Not operating today
15 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Freezing level below base — snowmaking window open
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
Snow Summary
1860mUpdated Sep 7, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
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About Mt Cheeseman
Mt Cheeseman is a ski resort located in the Craigieburn Range of New Zealand’s South Island, approximately 90 minutes from Christchurch. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with a variety of terrain suitable for beginners through advanced skiers and snowboarders. Key amenities include on-mountain accommodation, a licensed café, and ski and snowboard rentals, while the resort is known for its welcoming community vibe and accessible slopes.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Mt Cheeseman
- Where is Mt Cheeseman?
- Mt Cheeseman is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Mt Cheeseman?
- Mt Cheeseman runs from a base elevation of 1,540 m (5,052 ft) to a summit of 1,860 m (6,102 ft), giving a vertical drop of 320 m (1,050 ft).
- How big is Mt Cheeseman?
- Mt Cheeseman has 222 acres (90 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mt Cheeseman?
- Mt Cheeseman 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 Mt Cheeseman?
- Mt Cheeseman typically operates from June 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 Mt Cheeseman get in a typical season?
- Mt Cheeseman averages 37 inches / 94 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Mt Cheeseman in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #233 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal -1% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mt Cheeseman averaged -1% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 -18%, '15-16 -10%, '23-24 +25%. A pattern, not a promise.
