Broken River
Christchurch · Canterbury · New Zealand · 1,445 m
- ✕ Closed
Season runs from 14 Aug 2027 to 26 Sept 2027
Avalanche danger
With snow in the forecast to low levels, Storm Slabs will begin to form on slopes with enough snow, especially lee to the Southerly winds. This new snow is expected to bond well however new snow instabilities are expected with short fine breaks possible though the night. Cautious route finding will be required if wanting to venture onto steeper terrain. Even a small slide in current conditions could have sub optimal outcomes.
Area: Craigieburn Range · Full bulletin →
Official bulletin (NZ Avalanche Advisory). Always read the full bulletin before going off-piste.
Where to stay near Broken River
Hotels and apartments close to the slopes, with prices and availability for your dates.
- Within 15 km of the resort
- Real prices for your dates
- Many with free cancellation
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What to do without snow
The resort is closed: here is what you can do in the area today.
With snow, beyond the pistes
This is not the resort's official programme: it is what is mapped in OpenStreetMap within 5 km of the resort centre. Check opening times on the resort's own website.
Trail map
Snow seen from space
0 %of the ground snow-covered within 7 km · 13 Oct
Last 60 days
% clouds
Source: NASA GIBS, MODIS Terra and Aqua (snow cover) and VIIRS NOAA-20 (true colour). Updated daily with a one-day lag.
Weather by elevation
Broken River
1,445 m- Wind
- 22 km/h (gust 73)
- Humidity
- 80%
7-day forecast
| Day | Weather | Min/Max | Snow | Prob. | Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 | Snow showers | -4° / -1° | 3.2 cm | 100% | 79 km/h |
| Sat 17 | Partly cloudy | -4° / 9° | — | 42% | 45 km/h |
| Sun 18 | Mainly clear | 2° / 14° | — | 0% | 28 km/h |
| Mon 19 | Overcast | 1° / 15° | — | 20% | 26 km/h |
| Tue 20 | Mainly clear | 4° / 13° | — | 4% | 47 km/h |
| Wed 21 | Partly cloudy | 3° / 11° | — | 15% | 39 km/h |
| Thu 22 | Fog | 4° / 13° | — | 22% | 39 km/h |
Terrain by difficulty
Terrain by difficulty
25 runs- Beginner28%
- Intermediate624%
- Advanced1248%
- Expert520%
Skiable area: 299.9 ha
Snow report from OnTheSnow · compiles the report published by each resort
Frequently asked questions about Broken River
- Is Broken River open today?
- According to the latest report (16 Oct, 04:50), Broken River is closed. The announced season opening date is 14 Aug 2027.
- How much snow is there at Broken River?
- The resort is not publishing a snow depth at the moment.
- What can you do at Broken River without snow?
- There are 29 mapped activities around the resort: mountain biking (11), peaks (10), mountain huts (8). See what to do without snow →
- How often is this information updated?
- The report is read automatically from OnTheSnow every few minutes. The last reading was 1 min ago.
Updated 1 min ago