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Mt Cheeseman Snow Report
Closed for the season
Best months to book: August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Not operating today
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 23
Past 24 Hours
2cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
4cm
Past 10 Days
12cm
7-Day Forecast
25cm
Snow Depth
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Powder Days
9
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · September 17, 2026 · How we forecast →
Snow on Thursday, then a quiet stretch ahead
We're looking at 13cm of snow on Thursday, followed by a quiet Friday and Saturday with minimal accumulation. This week starts strong but tapers off quickly.
Short-Term Forecast
The snow starts with a solid 13cm on Thursday, making it the biggest day of this stretch. After that, we see little to no accumulation on Friday and just a dusting of 1cm on Saturday. This round wraps up by Saturday, leaving us with a total of about 14cm over the next three days.
Extended Forecast
Looking ahead, the week quiets down significantly after Saturday, with no significant snowfall expected. The best window for fresh tracks will be Thursday, so make sure to take advantage of it.
Yesterday: Snow on the way for Mt Cheeseman this week.
Mt Cheeseman is closed for the season. Here is when it is usually best to book.
August
#1 to book
30cm avg · scored 27.8
September
#2 to book
23cm avg · scored 39.6
Best weeks to book
- #120 Aug – 26 Augscored 28.3
- #227 Aug – 2 Sepscored 41.7
- #313 Aug – 19 Augscored 25.1
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
In the past week, 12cm of snow has fallen, with 4cm in the last 48 hours.
Forecast
25cm in the next 7 days.
Historic
Season-to-date snowfall is at 156cm, which is 99% of the 5-year average of 158cm.
Not operating today · Data updated Tue, Sep 22, 03:04 PM UTC · informational only
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Sep 22, 03:04 PM 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
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
Mt Cheeseman Season Snowfall
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Getting There
Drive times & access
1 camera nearby
Drive conditions
No update — No recent update — unconfirmed, not an all-clear
Nothing is being reported on the highways SnowSure watches near Mt Cheeseman, but none of those feeds carries a timestamp we can read — treat that as unconfirmed, not an all-clear. Check the official map yourself before you commit to the drive. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.
SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.
Highway cameras near Mt Cheeseman
Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via NZTA. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.
Live Conditions
Mt Cheeseman Webcams
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
4 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage
Frequently asked questions about Mt Cheeseman
- Did it snow at Mt Cheeseman in the last 24 hours?
- No new snow has been reported at Mt Cheeseman in the last 24 hours.
- When did it last snow at Mt Cheeseman?
- The most recent snowfall at Mt Cheeseman was on 2026-09-23.
