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Ohau Snow Fields 7-Day Snow Forecast - 2nd July 2026

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 03 July 2026 09:42 NZST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields

1-week from 2 July.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Ohau Snow Fields 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Ohau Snow Fields?

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,625m)
Next Snow Expected4 July
Next Snow Amount21cm
Next 48 Hours21cm
Next 7 Days35cm

7-Day Snow Outlook for Ohau Snow Fields

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 4℃
Min -7℃

35cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,533m to resort level (1,425m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 03 July 2026 09:53 NZST

Powder Possible :- 21cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 2 days.

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 3℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
02

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Fri
03

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudSnowDrizzleLt Rain

Cloudy first, snow showers then drizzle, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,517m to resort level (1,425m).

Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
04

11cm to 21cm New Snow

Hvy SnowSnowSnowSnow

Heavy snow, snow showers, heavy snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,533m to resort level (1,425m).

Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.

Max -1℃
Min -7℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
05

6cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLt Snow ShwrsLt Snow Shwrs

Light snow early, then light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).

Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.

Max -4℃
Min -5℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
06

2cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowSnowLight Snow

Light snow, heavy snow showers, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).

Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.

Max -3℃
Min -5℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
07

3cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowCloudLight Snow

Cloudy first, light snow then cloudy, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).

Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.

Max -1℃
Min -2℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -2℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Wed
08

2cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLight SnowLight Snow

Light snow.

Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).

Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.

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 09:42 NZST, next update expected 15:00 NZST.

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.