Ohau Snow Fields 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 02 July 2026 19:13 IST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 03 July 2026 00:17 IST
Powder Possible :- 28cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields
48-hours from 2 July.
See below for forecast detail
Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast updated at 19:13 IST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
02
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 03 July 2026 00:17 IST
Powder Possible :- 28cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
03
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, rain showers then drizzle, rain showers later.
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 12:00 |  | Clear spells. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 |  | Clear sky. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 10:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 20% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 50% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 04:00 |  | Light rain. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Light rain. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Light rain. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Light rain. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Rain. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Rain. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Sat | 11:00 | | up to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
Snow Forecast near Ohau Snow Fields
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Ohau Snow Fields are not available.
Ohau Snow Fields Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ohau Snow Fields.
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.
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.