Ohau Snow Fields 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 03 July 2026 11:41 AEST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 03 July 2026 12:42 AEST
Powder Possible :- 19cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields
48-hours from 3 July.
See below for forecast detail
Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast updated at 11:41 AEST, next update expected 17:00 AEST.
Forecast for today in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 3℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light drizzle, rain showers later.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 03 July 2026 12:42 AEST
Powder Possible :- 19cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
04
6cm to 11cm New Snow
Heavy snow first, light snow then light snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,594m to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 20% | |
| Fri | 13:00 |  | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 08:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 09:00 |  | Light rain. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Light rain. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Rain. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 12:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | up to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Sat | 14:00 | | up to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Sat | 15:00 |  | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Sat | 16:00 |  | 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Sat | 17:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Light snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Light | 75% |
| Sun | 01:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Light | 80% |
| Sun | 02:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Moderate/heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | SW Light | 90% |
| Sun | 03:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -2℃ | SW Light | 95% |
| Sun | 04:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -2℃ | SW Light | 95% |
| Sun | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -3℃ | SW Light | 95% |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | SW Light | 90% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -6℃ | SW Light | 75% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -6℃ | SW Light | 65% |
| Sun | 10:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -4℃ | SW Light | 60% |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SW Light | 60% | |
Snow Forecast near Ohau Snow Fields
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
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Ohau Snow Fields Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ohau Snow Fields.
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.
Snow Reliability
Ohau Snow Fields typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 1.5 meters. For the latest snow reports and updates, check J2Ski for accurate information.