Ohau Snow Fields 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 August 2026 06:11 IST
2-Day Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields
48-hours from 12 August.
See below for forecast detail
Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast updated at 06:11 IST, next update expected 11:30 IST.
Forecast for today in Ohau Snow Fields
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
Wed
12
1cm to 4cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,502m to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 14:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SW Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Wed | 18:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Wed | 22:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 03:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Fair. | -5℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 |  | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Ohau Snow Fields
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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.