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Hotham Snow Forecast - 24th June 2025

Hotham Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Hotham

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Hotham, Australia for 16 days from 24 June.

Updated 24 June 2025 13:31 BST.

Hotham Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected24 June
Next Snow Amount 12cm 5in
Next 48 Hours 18cm 7in
Next 7 Days 24cm 9in

For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Hotham

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -1℃ 30°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
24

8cm to 14cm 3in to 6in New Snow

MixedLt Snow ShwrsSnowSnow

Clear spells first, light snow showers then snow, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Powder Alert!

Updated 24 June 2025 15:37 BST

Powder Possible :- 15cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Hotham over the next 2 days.

Hotham Snow Report

Hotham Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow Conditions-

Hotham 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hotham from OpenMeteo
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
Sat
28
Sun
29
Mon
30
WindNW F3SW F2
1,860m 6,102ft
1℃ 33°F
Snow
+14cm +6in
-2℃ 28°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm +2in
0℃ 32°F
Mixed
3℃ 37°F
Mixed
3℃ 36°F
Clear
2℃ 36°F
Cloud
1℃ 33°F
Light Snow
+3cm +1in
NW F3SW F2
1,655m 5,430ft
2℃ 35°F
Snow
+12cm +5in
-1℃ 30°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm +1in
2℃ 35°F
Mixed
4℃ 39°F
Mixed
4℃ 39°F
Clear
4℃ 38°F
Cloud
2℃ 36°F
Light Snow
+3cm +1in
NW F3SW F2
1,450m 4,757ft
3℃ 38°F
Snow
+8cm +3in
0℃ 33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm +1in
3℃ 37°F
Mixed
5℃ 42°F
Mixed
5℃ 41°F
Clear
5℃ 41°F
Cloud
3℃ 38°F
Light Snow
+3cm +1in
Snow Line

1,450m 4,757ft

1,450m 4,757ft

1,450m 4,757ft

Max Town 3℃ 38°F 0℃ 33°F 3℃ 37°F 5℃ 42°F 5℃ 41°F 5℃ 41°F 3℃ 38°F
Min Town -1℃ 30°F -3℃ 27°F -1℃ 31°F 0℃ 33°F 0℃ 33°F 0℃ 33°F 0℃ 31°F

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.

Hotham 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℃ 38°F
Min -1℃ 30°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
24

8cm to 14cm 3in to 6in New Snow

MixedLt Snow ShwrsSnowSnow

Clear spells first, light snow showers then snow, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 0℃ 33°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ 27°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
25

3cm to 4cm 1in to 2in New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsMixedClearMixed

Light snow showers first, clear spells then clear sky, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -1℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 37°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
26

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 5℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
27

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 0℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
28

Snow unlikely

MixedFogClearClear

Clear spells, fog, clear sky later.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 0℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
29

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min 0℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
30

3cm 1in New Snow

CloudLight SnowSnowLight Snow

Cloudy first, light snow then heavy snow showers, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Hotham, Australia 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 Hotham, 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.

Hotham Snow Forecast updated at 13:31 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Hotham

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hotham
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Falls Creek 17cm 7in 22cm 9in
Dinner Plain 7cm 3in 11cm 4in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Hotham

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Hotham, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Hotham, 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 Hotham 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 Hotham 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 Hotham 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.