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Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast - 7th June 2025

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Ohau Snow Fields Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand for 16 days from 7 June.

Updated 07 June 2025 18:06 IST.

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected10 June
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days15cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ohau Snow Fields.

Forecast for today in Ohau Snow Fields

Max -3℃
Min -6℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
07

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudMixedMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Ohau Snow Fields has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Report

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths50cm
Lower Snow Depths50cm
Snow Conditions-
Snow in last 7days+25cm

Ohau Snow Fields 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields from OpenMeteo
Sat
07
Sun
08
Mon
09
Tue
10
Wed
11
Thu
12
Fri
13
WindSE F2SE F2SE F2SE F2SE F3SE F3SW F2
1,825m
-6℃
Cloud
-4℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-3℃
Fair
0℃
Light Snow
+3cm
0℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
0℃
Light Snow
+5cm
SE F2SE F2SE F2SE F2SE F3SE F3SW F2
1,625m
-4℃
Cloud
-2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-1℃
Fair
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
1℃
Light Snow
+3cm
SE F2SE F2SE F2SE F2SE F3SE F3SW F2
1,425m
-3℃
Cloud
-1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
0℃
Fair
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
3℃
Light Snow
+2cm
Snow Line

1,425m

varying 1,719m
to 1,425m

1,425m

1,425m

varying 1,649m
to 1,425m

Max Town-3℃-1℃0℃2℃2℃1℃3℃
Min Town-6℃-3℃-3℃-2℃-2℃-1℃0℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

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 -6℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
07

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudMixedMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max -1℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
08

1cm New Snow

MixedCloudLight SnowLight Snow

Clear spells, cloudy, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
09

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 2℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
10

2cm to 3cm New Snow

CloudCloudSnowCloud

Cloudy, snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,719m to resort level.

Max 2℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
11

2cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowLight SnowCloud

Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 1℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
12

4cm New Snow

ClearCloudLight SnowLight Snow

Clear sky, cloudy, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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 per hour

Snow Line

Fri
13

2cm to 5cm New Snow

Light SnowLt RainShwrsCloud

Light snow first, light rain then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,649m to resort level.

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 18:06 IST, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ohau Snow Fields

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ohau Snow Fields, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ohau Snow Fields, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Ohau Snow Fields is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Ohau Snow Fields will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Ohau Snow Fields for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.