Ohau Snow Fields 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 September 2026 19:44 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields
48-hours from 21 September.
See below for forecast detail
Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast updated at 19:44 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
21
3cm to 4cm New Snow
Light snow first, snow showers then cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,548m to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 1℃
Min -5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
22
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow, 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.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 13:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Mon | 15:00 |  | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 45% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 60% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Mon | 23:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 00:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 70% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 60% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 60% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ | NW Light | 65% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 65% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Tue | 09:00 |  | Clear sky. | -2℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 40% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 60% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 65% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 60% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Light snow showers. | -3℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ | W Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ | W Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -10℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Fair. | -10℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Fair. | -11℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Fair. | -11℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Fair. | -11℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Fair. | -11℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Fair. | -9℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Ohau Snow Fields
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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.