Mt Cheeseman
Snow Report
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Last Updated 27 Aug 2026, 05:54
Mt Cheeseman Snow Report
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Mt Cheeseman road conditions
Road status:
Closed
Road comment:
2WD: Fit @ Texas Flat
4WD: Fit @ Texas Flat
Enjoy your journey.
If spending the night in the lodge, please make your journey up the hill early rather than later, we advise all travel be completed by 7pm. Remember when travelling on the access road to observe the 30km speed limit. We ask that you reduce your speed to 10km as you travel through the 2 slip areas - these will be marked by cones and safety fencing. Downhill traffic give-way to uphill and please put your headlights on.
Please obey all signs on the road, they are there for your safety.
Mt Cheeseman weather
Weather:
-3°
Snow
Today’s outlook:
At 6:00am we have snow falling, limited visibility and - 3 degrees. Snow is forecast to continue through the day down to 400m and begin lifting later this afternoon as the freezing level rises.
Mt Cheeseman Snow Forecast
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Mt Cheeseman lifts & facilities status
Lifts :
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Main T-Bar
Closed
Operates from 9:00am - 4:00pm Daily. Access to the main ski basin! Something for everyone!
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Ridge T-Bar
Closed
Operates from 9:30am - 3:30pm. Take a ride to the top and take in the stunning 360 degree views and enjoy the intermediate - advanced terrain.
Ridge is always subject to wind and visibility hold. -
Learners Tow
Closed
The Learners Tow is located right in front of our awesome Daylodge Facility and Cockayne Cafe. This is a great spot to learn to make your first turns, take a lesson or let the kids roam wild while you enjoy a lovely coffee on the deck of the Daylodge.
Services & Facilities :
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Mt Cocayne Cafe
Closed
Ski in for a fantastic Hummingbird Coffee, LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE
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Snowline Lodge
Open
Come and try out true Ski In - Ski Out Accommodation.
Voted best ski in ski in out in NZ by Staff.
Due to the significant mountain hazards, changing weather and environment, the access road gates close at 7:00pm so you must arrive on the mountain at Snowline Lodge prior to this time to secure your (2pm) check in and stay for the evening. -
Ski Hire
Closed
Sorry, no hire available during winter 2026
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Forest Lodge Backpackers
Open
Managed independently, Forest Lodge is available all year round. Nestled amongst beech forested hills and native tussock lands 720m above sea level, Forest Lodge boasts affordable, comfortable, backpackers accommodation for all walks of life. www.forestlodge.info
Road :
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Access Road
Closed
2WD: Fit @ Texas Flat
4WD: Fit @ Texas Flat
Enjoy your journey.
If spending the night in the lodge, please make your journey up the hill early rather than later, we advise all travel be completed by 7pm. Remember when travelling on the access road to observe the 30km speed limit. We ask that you reduce your speed to 10km as you travel through the 2 slip areas - these will be marked by cones and safety fencing. Downhill traffic give-way to uphill and please put your headlights on.
Please obey all signs on the road, they are there for your safety.
Snow comment:
Current Mountain Update as @ Thursday 27 August 6:00am
Yesterdays rain turned to snow around 10pm last night and we've so far received 15cms and its still coming in nicely. Snow is forecast to continue through the day and ease out later this afternoon.
Porters Pass / SH73 is closed from Springfield to Otira so its looking unlikely we will get open today but we'll be getting the new snow bedded in as visibility improves and will update again tomorrow around 0600am.