Snow Report & Webcam » Broken River

SNOW REPORT & LIVE WEBCAM

5:54AM, Thursday 1st October 2026

Open

6°

Last Snowfall
22cm
on 27 September

Weather Conditions

Partly Cloudy, 6°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: 50cm (20cm-80cm)

Last snowfall: 22cm on 27 September

Broken River is OPEN! Today is lining up to be a spectacular spring day with warm temperatures and low winds! Skiing will be nice and soft, perfect for enjoying one of the last days of the season.

Tows are open 9 am to 4 pm today; regular hours and not spring hours. Normal hours for the tram too; 8:30 am to 10:30 am and 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

The Access Tow is only open for experienced riders first thing this morning. Please don't ski to the Access Tow during the day.

Closing Day is now Saturday the 3rd of October. Come on up on Saturday to celebrate a great 2026 season! We'll have a club member clean-up and close down day on Sunday the 4th.

Lifts

Tyndall Tramway Open

Hours are 8:30 to 10:30 am and 3:30 to 5:30 pm

Rugby Tow Open

Access Tow Open

Open for access only. Please do not ski down to the Access Tow during the day.

Main Tow Open

Ridge Tow Open

Learners Tow Open

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

Traverse Tow Closed

Allan's Basin Open

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 or earlier

All vehicles must carry chains. 4wd may need chains to get down this afternoon.

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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