Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 23 July 2026 12:42 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields
1-week from 23 July.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 | 23 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 27cm |
| Next 7 Days | 28cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Ohau Snow Fields
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 2℃
Min -13℃
27cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,456m to resort level (1,425m).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 14:42 NZST
Powder Possible :- 27cm 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 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.
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.
Max -3℃
Min -12℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -12℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
25
2cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -2℃
Min -13℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -13℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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
Wed
29
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow later.
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 12:42 NZST, next update expected 18:00 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.