Hotham 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 09 September 2026 19:46 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Hotham

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 9 September.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Hotham Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Hotham?

Hotham Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,655m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Hotham.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Hotham

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 15℃
Min -2℃

Snow unlikely

Hotham Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Hotham from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Wed 09	Clear spells.	Max 5℃ Min 0℃
Thu 10	Clear sky.	Max 12℃ Min -1℃
Fri 11	Clear sky.	Max 15℃ Min 3℃
Sat 12	Clear sky.	Max 13℃ Min 5℃
Sun 13	Cloudy.	Max 13℃ Min 4℃
Mon 14	Fair.	Max 14℃ Min 6℃
Tue 15	Light drizzle.	Max 8℃ Min -2℃

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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.

Hotham Snow Forecast updated at 19:46 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Hotham, Australia at 1,450m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Hotham

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Hotham, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.