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Broken River Snow History

43.13° S 171.69° E

Weather Forecast for Broken River at 1610 m altitude

Next snow in Broken River:
2.7 cm on Wed 9th
Issued:
5 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)
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Is Broken River snowsure?

The snowiest week in Broken River is week 2 of October. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week with 27 cm of snowfall. Check out the Broken River Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Broken River

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June17 cm2.4 days
July19 cm2.8 days
August19 cm3.2 days
September18 cm3.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Broken River during September (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of September for Broken River is 19 cm. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week. Broken River normal weather and snow conditions during the second week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1610m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1758m) is close to the middle elevation of Broken River. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Broken River in the middle of September but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 19cm. Daytime temperatures at the middle elevation in Broken River during week two of September usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.5°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.7°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 21km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week while fresh snow days that don't coincide with ideal conditions also happen on average one day every second year during this week every year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Broken River and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Broken River

 


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Broken River and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Broken River are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Broken River and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Broken River are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Broken River and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Broken River are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.