Snow Report & Webcam » Broken River

SNOW REPORT & LIVE WEBCAM

8:43PM, Saturday 3rd October 2026

Closed

3°

Last Snowfall
22cm
on 27 September

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, 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: 45cm (10cm-80cm)

Last snowfall: 22cm on 27 September

Broken River is CLOSED for the season. Thanks to everyone who came up and skied some great snow and supported the Broken RIver Ski Club. We can't wait for 2027!

Please note that the gate for the road will be locked on Monday morning. Please make sure you aren't parked above the gate.

Lifts

Tyndall Tramway Closed

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

Rugby Tow Closed

Access Tow Closed

Please walk to Palmer Lodge to start your day

Main Tow Closed

Ridge Tow Closed

Learners Tow Closed

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

Traverse Tow Closed

Allan's Basin Closed

Services & Facilities

Lyndon Lodge Closed

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

Broken River Lodge Closed

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

White Star Chalet Closed

Step back in time and enjoy our oldest lodge.

Road

Access Road Closed

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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