Ohau Snow Fields 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 23 July 2026 12:42 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 15:42 NZST
Powder Possible :- 27cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields
48-hours from 23 July.
See below for forecast detail
Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast updated at 12:42 NZST, next update expected 18:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 2℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
4cm to 6cm New Snow
Snow showers first, heavy snow then light snow, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,456m to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 15:42 NZST
Powder Possible :- 27cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Ohau Snow Fields
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
20cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, snow showers then light snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Thu | 19:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Thu | 20:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Thu | 21:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 90% |
| Fri | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 90% |
| Fri | 06:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 90% |
| Fri | 07:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 95% |
| Fri | 08:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 09:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 10:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 11:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 12:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 13:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 75% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 18:00 |  | Clear spells. | -2℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Fri | 19:00 |  | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 40% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | NW Light | 50% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Light snow. | -4℃ | NW Light | 65% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Light snow showers. | -5℃ | SW Light | 75% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Light snow showers. | -5℃ | SW Light | 80% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Light snow showers. | -4℃ | SW Light | 80% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -4℃ | SW Light | 80% |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ | SW Light | 75% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | SW Light | 55% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | SW Light | 45% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | -6℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | -6℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Fair. | -6℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
Snow Forecast near Ohau Snow Fields
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
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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 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
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.