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Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast - 1st April 2025

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Ohau Snow Fields Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand for 15 days from 1 April.

Updated 01 April 2025 05:39 NZDT.

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 April
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days6cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ohau Snow Fields.

Forecast for today in Ohau Snow Fields

Max 12℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Ohau Snow Fields has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Report

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Ohau Snow Fields 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields from OpenMeteo
Tue
01
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
WindNW F3NW F2NW F2NW F2NW F3
1,825m
10℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
8℃
Mixed
8℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
5℃
Light Snow
+6cm
NW F3NW F2NW F2NW F2NW F3
1,625m
11℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Cloud
10℃
Mixed
10℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
7℃
Light Snow
+5cm
NW F3NW F2NW F2NW F2NW F3
1,425m
12℃
Cloud
11℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Cloud
11℃
Mixed
11℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
8℃
Light Snow
+4cm
Snow Line

varying 1,459m
to 1,425m

Max Town12℃11℃12℃11℃11℃9℃8℃
Min Town6℃7℃11℃5℃3℃6℃1℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

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 12℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 11℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

CloudLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Max 12℃
Min 11℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Max 11℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFairFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Max 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

Max 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 8℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
07

4cm to 6cm New Snow

ShwrsLt RainSnowSnow

Rain showers first, light rain then heavy snow showers, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,459m to resort level.

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 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.

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast updated at 05:39 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ohau Snow Fields

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ohau Snow Fields, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ohau Snow Fields, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Ohau Snow Fields is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Ohau Snow Fields will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Ohau Snow Fields for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.