Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 22 July 2026 22:41 AEST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields
1-week from 22 July.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Ohau Snow Fields 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Ohau Snow Fields?
| Next Snow Expected | 23 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 12cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 30cm |
| Next 7 Days | 32cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Ohau Snow Fields
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 2℃
Min -13℃
33cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,487m to resort level (1,425m).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 04:48 AEST
Powder Possible :- 30cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 2 days.
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 -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
12cm to 13cm New Snow
Light snow, snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 1,487m to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃
Min -5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
24
18cm to 19cm New Snow
Snow showers, light snow showers, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -4℃
Min -12℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -12℃ and not getting above -4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
25
1cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -4℃
Min -13℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -13℃ and not getting above -4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃
Min -11℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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 22:41 AEST, next update expected imminently.
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.