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Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast - 8th July 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 8 July.

Updated 09 July 2025 08:33 AEST.

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected14 July
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days16cm

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 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

Tue
08

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudCloudMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,799m to 1,659m, with rain below.

Ohau Snow Fields has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Report

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths70cm
Lower Snow Depths60cm
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open
Snow in last 7days+12cm
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
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
Sat
12
Sun
13
Mon
14
WindNW F2NW F2
1,825m
-1℃
Snow
+3cm
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
3℃
Cloud
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
0℃
Fog
1℃
Mixed
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
NW F2NW F2
1,625m
1℃
Cloud
3℃
Lt Rain
4℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
2℃
Fog
2℃
Mixed
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
NW F2NW F2
1,425m
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Rain
5℃
Cloud
5℃
Light Snow
3℃
Fog
3℃
Mixed
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
Snow Line

varying 1,799m
to 1,659m

varying 1,819m
to 1,689m

varying 1,799m
to 1,425m

1,425m

Max Town2℃4℃5℃5℃3℃3℃2℃
Min Town-1℃0℃3℃0℃-1℃-1℃0℃

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 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

Tue
08

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudCloudMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,799m to 1,659m, with rain below.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
09

up to 1cm New Snow

Hvy DrizzleLt RainCloudCloud

Heavy drizzle, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,819m to 1,689m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
11

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt RainMixedLight SnowSnow

Light rain first, clear spells then light snow, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,799m to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
12

Snow unlikely

CloudFogFogCloud

Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
13

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 2℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
14

1cm New Snow

MixedCloudCloudLight Snow

Clear spells, cloudy, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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 08:33 AEST, next update expected 14:00 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.