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Temple Basin ski resort

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Temple Basin Snow Report

40

Good

→stable

Last Snowfall

Sep 22

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Resort reported

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

12cm

7-Day Forecast

15cm

Snow Depth

100cm

Resort reported
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Powder Days

14

2026 season

Updated: Sep 21, 10:04 PM•Weather at base: 1,326m

Local Snow

SnowSure Forecaster · September 21, 2026 · How we forecast →

A light dusting of snow ahead for Temple Basin

We’re looking at a few days of light snow, with around 4cm expected over the next 72 hours. The week will see a mix of quiet and some more active days, especially towards the weekend.

Short-Term Forecast

Starting with a light dusting of 0 to 1cm on Monday, we’ll see a more noticeable 2 to 3cm on Tuesday. Wednesday brings another 1 to 2cm, wrapping up this round of snow. Overall, we’re looking at a total of about 4cm by midweek.

Extended Forecast

Beyond Wednesday, the week stays interesting with a bigger snow day on Sunday, expected to bring around 10 to 15cm. After that, things quiet down a bit. Keep an eye on Sunday for the best conditions.

Yesterday: A Quiet Start with Some Snow Midweek

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
40
Good
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Excellent snow depth - conditions are locked in.

Temple Basin is currently experiencing mainly clear conditions with a snow depth of 100cm. Over the past week, 12cm of new snow has fallen, contributing to a season total of 189cm, which is 85% of the 5-year average for this time of year.

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Depth

100cm depth — excellent coverage.

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Recent

In the last 7 days, 12cm of new snow has been recorded.

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Forecast

15cm in the next 7 days.

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Historic

Season-to-date snow accumulation is at 189cm, compared to a 5-year average of 223cm.

Data updated Mon, Sep 21, 10:04 PM UTC

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Sep 21, 10:04 PM UTC

Terrain Open

0/4lifts
0%

Temple Basin 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 Temple Basin, 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 Temple Basin

SH73 Arthurs Pass3.4 km · NZTA

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

Temple Basin Webcam

All Webcams

SnowNZ / Arthur's Pass

1 webcam • Click to expand

Webcams & Proof of Powder

1 live cam, snow stakes, and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Temple Basin

Did it snow at Temple Basin in the last 24 hours?
No new snow has been reported at Temple Basin in the last 24 hours.
How much snow is on the ground at Temple Basin?
The current reported snow depth at Temple Basin is 100 cm (39 in).
How many lifts are open at Temple Basin?
Temple Basin currently has 0 of 4 lifts open.
When did it last snow at Temple Basin?
The most recent snowfall at Temple Basin was on 2026-09-22.