Ohau Snow Fields 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 23 August 2026 01:43 CDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 23 August 2026 04:47 CDT
Powder Possible :- 50cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 4 days.
2-Day Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields
48-hours from 23 August.
See below for forecast detail
Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast updated at 01:43 CDT, next update expected 07:00 CDT.
Forecast for today in Ohau Snow Fields
Max -2℃
Min -5℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
23
1cm New Snow
Light snow showers, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,425m).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 August 2026 04:47 CDT
Powder Possible :- 50cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 4 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 2℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
24
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow, light snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,471m 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 40% | |
| Sun | 13:00 |  | Light snow showers. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Light snow showers. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Light snow showers. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | NW Breeze | 50% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 13:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 50% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 75% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 04:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 08:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 85% | |
Snow Forecast near Ohau Snow Fields
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
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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.