Ohau Snow Fields 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 01 September 2026 10:46 AEST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 01 September 2026 17:52 AEST
Powder Possible :- 27cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 4 days.
2-Day Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields
48-hours from 1 September.
See below for forecast detail
Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast updated at 10:46 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 0℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light snow, snow showers later.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 01 September 2026 17:52 AEST
Powder Possible :- 27cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 4 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
02
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, drizzle then rain showers, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,579m to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 12:00 |  | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 13:00 |  | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 30% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 50% | |
| Wed | 11:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 13:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
Snow Forecast near Ohau Snow Fields
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Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Ohau Snow Fields are not available.
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.