📷 Temple Basin
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Last Snowfall
Sep 10
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Reported by Temple BasinPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
30cm
7-Day Forecast
27.1cm
Snow Depth
100cm
Resort reported (website)Powder Days
11
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · September 12, 2026 · How we forecast →
42cm forecast over the next 7 days
Temple Basin is looking at 41.8cm over the next 7 days, with the biggest day on Thursday.
Short-Term Forecast
The multi-model blend shows 0.7cm over the next 72 hours (Saturday 0.3cm, Sunday 0.3cm, Monday 0.1cm). The biggest day is Thursday at 31.7cm.
Extended Forecast
The 7-day window totals 41.8cm. Models disagree by 44.9cm on the window total (5.6 models contributing on average), so treat the figures as a range rather than a promise. Best window: Thursday.
Excellent snow depth - conditions are locked in.
Temple Basin currently has a snow depth of 100cm, providing a solid base for skiers. With 11cm of new snow over the past week, conditions remain favorable despite a lack of fresh snowfall in the last 24 and 48 hours.
AI-generated summaryDepth
100cm depth — excellent coverage.
Recent
In the past week, 11cm of snow has fallen.
Forecast
27cm in the next 7 days.
Historic
So far this season, snowfall is at 176cm, which is about 87% of the 5-year average of 203cm.
Data updated Sat, Sep 12, 10:04 PM UTC
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Sep 12, 10:04 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Ops signals
- ●Freezing level above summit — rain risk at lower elevations
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Temple Basin
Temple Basin is a club ski field located in Arthur’s Pass National Park, New Zealand, offering a unique alpine experience with access only by a 45-minute hike from the highway. The resort features over 320 hectares of skiable terrain, renowned for its natural, ungroomed slopes, challenging off-piste runs, and spectacular mountain scenery. Temple Basin provides on-mountain accommodation, a relaxed social atmosphere, and is especially popular with advanced skiers and snowboarders seeking adventure in a backcountry setting.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Temple Basin
- Where is Temple Basin?
- Temple Basin is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Temple Basin?
- Temple Basin runs from a base elevation of 1,326 m (4,350 ft) to a summit of 1,753 m (5,751 ft), giving a vertical drop of 427 m (1,401 ft).
- How big is Temple Basin?
- Temple Basin has 1,955 acres (791 hectares) of skiable terrain, 36 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Temple Basin?
- Temple Basin 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 Temple Basin?
- Temple Basin typically operates from August 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 Temple Basin get in a typical season?
- Temple Basin averages 453 inches / 1150 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Temple Basin in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #434 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -18% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Temple Basin averaged -18% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026. Analog winters: '97-98 -23%, '15-16 -30%, '23-24 0%. A pattern, not a promise.
