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Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast - 28th June 2025

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 28 June.

Updated 28 June 2025 16:07 IST.

Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Ohau Snow Fields.

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 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

Sat
28

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky 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 Depths80cm
Lower Snow Depths50cm
Snow Conditions10cm Fresh Snow
Snow in last 24Hrs+10cm
Snow in last 48Hrs+10cm
Snow in last 7days+10cm
Lifts Open3 Lifts

Ski area reported to be open, with 3 lifts running.

Ohau Snow Fields 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields from OpenMeteo
Sat
28
Sun
29
Mon
30
Tue
01
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
WindNW F3SE F2
1,825m
0℃
Cloud
0℃
Cloud
-2℃
Fog
-2℃
Fog
-1℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
2℃
Fog
NW F3SE F2
1,625m
1℃
Cloud
1℃
Cloud
-1℃
Fog
-1℃
Fog
1℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
3℃
Fog
NW F3SE F2
1,425m
2℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
0℃
Fog
1℃
Fog
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Light Snow
+1cm
4℃
Fog
Snow Line

1,425m

1,425m

varying 1,749m
to 1,425m

Max Town2℃3℃0℃1℃2℃4℃4℃
Min Town-2℃-1℃-4℃-2℃0℃-1℃3℃

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 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

Sat
28

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
29

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudLight SnowFair

Clear sky first, cloudy then light snow, fair later.

Max 0℃
Min -4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
30

Snow unlikely

FairFairClearFair

Fair, clear sky, fair later.

Max 1℃
Min -2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

MixedFogClearFair

Clear spells first, fog then clear sky, fair later.

Max 2℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
03

1cm to 2cm New Snow

Light SnowMixedCloudMixed

Light snow first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,749m to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

FogFogFogMixed

Fog early, then clear spells later.

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 16:07 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.