Hotham 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 11 August 2026 00:05 AEST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 11 August 2026 03:52 AEST
Powder Possible :- 12cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Hotham over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Hotham
48-hours from 10 August.
See below for forecast detail
Hotham Snow Forecast updated at 00:05 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Hotham
Max 1℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
10
8cm to 9cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, patchy snow then light snow, light snow at altitude later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,450m).
Forecast times for Hotham are in Sydney (Australia/Sydney) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 11 August 2026 03:52 AEST
Powder Possible :- 12cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Hotham over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Hotham
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
11
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow first, snow then cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,512m to resort level (1,450m).
Forecast times for Hotham are in Sydney (Australia/Sydney) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 11:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 95% |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Mon | 15:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 16:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Mon | 17:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 01:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 14:00 |  | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | 40% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | 60% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | 70% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 75% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 70% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 65% | |
Snow Forecast near Hotham
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Creek | 9cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Dinner Plain | 7cm | 7cm |
Hotham Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hotham.
This Snow Forecast for Hotham, Australia gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Hotham, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Snow Reliability
Hotham enjoys a reliable snow season, typically experiencing a snow depth of around 1.5 meters. Regular snowfall and minimal snowmelt make it a great destination for winter sports; check J2Ski for the latest snow conditions.