Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 22 September 2026 00:48 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields
1-week from 21 September.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Ohau Snow Fields 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Ohau Snow Fields?
| Next Snow Expected | 21 September |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 16cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Ohau Snow Fields
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 3℃
Min -13℃
17cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,579m to resort level (1,425m).
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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 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 1,579m to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
22
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow, snow showers, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃
Min -13℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -13℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
23
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle first, clear spells 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℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
26
7cm New Snow
Light snow, snow showers, 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 0℃
Min -7℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
27
4cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, clear spells later.
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 00:48 NZST, next update expected 06:00 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.