Mt Cheeseman
Castle Hill Village · Canterbury · New Zealand · 1,552 m
- ✕ Closed
- 0/3 lifts
Season runs from 30 Jul 2027 to 5 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 Mt Cheeseman
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
Mt Cheeseman
1,552 m- Wind
- 23 km/h (gust 75)
- Humidity
- 88%
7-day forecast
| Day | Weather | Min/Max | Snow | Prob. | Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 | Snow showers | -4° / -2° | 3.4 cm | 100% | 79 km/h |
| Sat 17 | Fog | -4° / 9° | — | 42% | 46 km/h |
| Sun 18 | Fog | 0° / 13° | — | 0% | 30 km/h |
| Mon 19 | Fog | 1° / 13° | — | 22% | 21 km/h |
| Tue 20 | Fog | 3° / 12° | — | 5% | 48 km/h |
| Wed 21 | Partly cloudy | 2° / 11° | — | 15% | 39 km/h |
| Thu 22 | Fog | 4° / 12° | — | 22% | 39 km/h |
Terrain by difficulty
Terrain by difficulty
15 runs- Beginner213%
- Intermediate640%
- Advanced533%
- Expert213%
Skiable area: 89.8 haSnowparks: 1
Snow report from OnTheSnow · compiles the report published by each resort
Frequently asked questions about Mt Cheeseman
- Is Mt Cheeseman open today?
- According to the latest report (16 Oct, 09:30), Mt Cheeseman is closed. The announced season opening date is 30 Jul 2027.
- How much snow is there at Mt Cheeseman?
- The resort is not publishing a snow depth at the moment.
- What can you do at Mt Cheeseman without snow?
- There are 28 mapped activities around the resort: mountain biking (8), peaks (8), mountain huts (7). 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 21 min ago.
Updated 21 min ago