Hotham 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 22 July 2026 19:46 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Hotham
48-hours from 22 July.
See below for forecast detail
Hotham Snow Forecast updated at 19:46 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Hotham
Max 4℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle, drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,665m to 1,558m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Hotham are in Sydney (Australia/Sydney) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Hotham
Max 2℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow showers, clear spells, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,573m to resort level (1,450m).
Forecast times for Hotham are in Sydney (Australia/Sydney) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 40% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 40% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 35% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 35% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 30% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 75% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 70% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Thu | 05:00 |  | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 13:00 |  | Light snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Hotham
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Creek | 1cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Dinner Plain | - | 7cm |
Hotham Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hotham.
This Snow Forecast for Hotham, Australia 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 Hotham, on any given piste 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
Hotham enjoys a reliable snow season, typically experiencing a snow depth of around 1.5 meters. Regular snowfall and minimal snowmelt make it a great destination for winter sports; check J2Ski for the latest snow conditions.