Hotham 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 20 August 2026 16:45 AEST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Hotham

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 August.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Hotham Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Hotham?

Hotham Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,655m)
Next Snow Expected	25 August
Next Snow Amount	4cm
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	4cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Hotham

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 10℃
Min 0℃

5cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,681m to 1,481m, with rain below.

Hotham Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Hotham from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Thu 20	Light rain showers.	Max 7℃ Min 4℃
Fri 21	Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.	Max 6℃ Min 2℃
Sat 22	Cloudy.	Max 7℃ Min 1℃
Sun 23	Clear sky.	Max 10℃ Min 1℃
Mon 24	Cloudy.	Max 6℃ Min 0℃
Tue 25	up to 5cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 1,650m to 1,481m, with rain below.	Max 4℃ Min 2℃
Wed 26	Light drizzle.	Max 6℃ Min 4℃

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.

Hotham Snow Forecast updated at 16:45 AEST, next update expected 19:00 AEST.

Ensemble forecast for Hotham, Australia at 1,450m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Hotham

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hotham
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	Mo	Tu	We
Falls Creek	-	10cm
Dinner Plain	-	3cm

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Hotham

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Hotham, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.