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Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast - 25th June 2025

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand for 16 days from 25 June.

Updated 25 June 2025 14:30 AEST.

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected27 June
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days2cm

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ohau Snow Fields.

Forecast for today in Ohau Snow Fields

Max 7℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

Lt RainRainShwrsShwrs

Light rain, rain, rain showers later.

Ohau Snow Fields has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Report

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths80cm
Lower Snow Depths55cm
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open
Snow in last 7days+20cm
Lifts Open3 Lifts

Ski area reported to be open, with 3 lifts running.

Ohau Snow Fields 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields from OpenMeteo
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
Sat
28
Sun
29
Mon
30
Tue
01
WindNW F4SE F3SE F3NW F2NW F2
1,825m
5℃
Rain
4℃
Cloud
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
0℃
Clear
-1℃
Cloud
0℃
Clear
-2℃
Clear
NW F4SE F3SE F3NW F2NW F2
1,625m
6℃
Rain
5℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+2cm
1℃
Clear
1℃
Cloud
1℃
Clear
0℃
Clear
NW F4SE F3SE F3NW F2NW F2
1,425m
7℃
Rain
7℃
Cloud
5℃
Light Snow
2℃
Clear
2℃
Cloud
2℃
Clear
1℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,529m
to 1,425m

1,425m

Max Town7℃7℃5℃2℃2℃2℃1℃
Min Town5℃4℃1℃-3℃-1℃-4℃-3℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Ohau Snow Fields Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

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.

Max 7℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

Lt RainRainShwrsShwrs

Light rain, rain, rain showers later.

Max 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
26

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudShwrsLt Rain

Clear spells first, cloudy then rain showers, light rain later.

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
27

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt RainLight SnowLight SnowMixed

Light rain first, light snow at altitude then light snow, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,529m to resort level.

Max 2℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
28

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Max 2℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
29

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedSnowCloud

Clear sky first, clear spells then snow showers, cloudy later.

Max 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
30

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

ClearFogClearClear

Clear sky, fog, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand 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 Ohau Snow Fields, 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.

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast updated at 14:30 AEST, next update expected 20:00 AEST.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ohau Snow Fields

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ohau Snow Fields, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ohau Snow Fields, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Ohau Snow Fields is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Ohau Snow Fields will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Ohau Snow Fields for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.