Snow Report & Webcam » Broken River

SNOW REPORT & LIVE WEBCAM

8:22AM, Sunday 16th August 2026

Open

3°

Last Snowfall
5cm
on 16 August

Weather Conditions

Snowing, 3°C

Check out the BR weather station for live info: https://irrigation.niwa.co.nz/BRSC/met_summary.html

Take a look through our window via our webcams: https://www.brokenriver.co.nz/about-br/mountain/snow-report-and-webcam/

Snow Conditions

Average depth: 82.5cm (40cm-125cm)

Last snowfall: 5cm on 16 August

It is snowing at Broken River and we are OPEN. We received about 5 cm overnight. It's going to be a great day with cold winter-like conditions. Bundle up with temperatures below zero. As always, the main basin at BR is sheltered from strong winds, so it should be some pleasant skiing.

We expect the Ridge Tow to be delayed due to rime. There is a chance it won't open today, but it's just a short 10 minute hike to get to Nervous Knob without the tow. Allan's Basin is expected to be open as visibilty allows.

We're running a Fresh Snow Special for Sunday night: 20% off on-mountain accommodation on Sunday 16 August for both catered and self-catered stays. Book as usual online at brokenriver.co.nz for the special. Both Sunday and Monday are going to be primo skiing.

Lifts

Tyndall Tramway Open

The tram is open 8:30 am to 10:30 am and 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Extended hours on Friday evening: open until 8:30 pm

Rugby Tow Open

Access Tow Open

Main Tow Open

Ridge Tow Delayed

Delayed open due to heavy rime

Learners Tow Open

Great for beginners and kids. Handy to the day lodge.

Traverse Tow Open

The next step after the Learners tow, and gets you from Palmer Lodge over to the Main tow.

Allan's Basin Open

We'll open it on Sunday if visibility is good enough for patrol to assess the conditions.

Services & Facilities

Lyndon Lodge Open

Nestled in the beech forest. Cosy with great food and excellent company.

Broken River Lodge Open

Expansive views over the beech forest to the stunning Torlesse Range.

White Star Chalet Open

Step back in time and enjoy our oldest lodge.

Road

Access Road Chains or 4WD

Chains on 2wd from the tractor shed.

No campervans, trailers, or long vehicles past the tractor shed.

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NOTE: Broken River Ski Area does not undertake avalanche control or ski patrolling outside the ski area boundary. See our trail map for ski area boundaries. Always be suitably prepared when skiing outside the ski area boundary - know the avalanche risks, carry avalanche safety gear and know how to use it. Visit www.avalanche.net.nz for the most recent avalanche conditions.

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