Ohau Snow Fields 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 24 August 2026 12:42 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 24 August.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Ohau Snow Fields 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 Expected	24 August
Next Snow Amount	1cm
Next 48 Hours	25cm
Next 7 Days	83cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Ohau Snow Fields

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 4℃
Min -9℃

88cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,594m to resort level (1,425m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 24 August 2026 17:52 NZST

Powder Possible :- 25cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 2 days.

Ohau Snow Fields Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Mon 24	1cm New Snow Light snow. Snow Line from 1,456m to resort level (1,425m).	Max 2℃ Min 1℃
Tue 25	2cm to 4cm New Snow Light snow. Snow Line from 1,548m to resort level (1,425m).	Max 4℃ Min 1℃
Wed 26	13cm to 21cm New Snow Snow. Snow Line from 1,594m to resort level (1,425m).	Max 3℃ Min -1℃
Thu 27	50cm to 56cm+ New Snow Heavy snow. Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).	Max 1℃ Min -4℃
Fri 28	3cm to 4cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).	Max 4℃ Min -3℃
Sat 29	up to 1cm New Snow Snow showers. Snow Line from 1,440m to resort level (1,425m).	Max 2℃ Min -5℃
Sun 30	Clear sky.	Max 0℃ Min -9℃

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 imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand at 1,425m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Ohau Snow Fields

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Ohau Snow Fields, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.