Ohau Snow Fields Weather
Weather Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields ( 1,425m to 1,825m 4,675ft to 5,988ft )
Weather Outlook from 23 August.
Ohau Snow Fields Forecast
See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.
Ohau Snow Fields Weather Forecast updated at 13:45 BST, next update expected 19:00 BST.
Long-range Snow Outlook for Ohau Snow Fields
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -7℃ 19°F
84cm 33in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,579m 5,180ft to resort level ( 1,425m 4,675ft ).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 August 2026 11:44 BST
Powder Possible :- 50cm 20in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Ohau Snow Fields over the next 4 days.
Ohau Snow Fields Daily Weather Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 23 |  | 1cm New Snow | Max -2℃ 29°F Min -5℃ 23°F |
| Mon 24 |  | 1cm New Snow | Max 1℃ 34°F Min -6℃ 22°F |
| Tue 25 |  | 2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow | Max 4℃ 39°F Min 1℃ 34°F |
| Wed 26 |  | 11cm to 18cm 4in to 7in New Snow | Max 4℃ 39°F Min -2℃ 29°F |
| Thu 27 |  | 50cm to 59cm 20in to 23in + New Snow | Max 4℃ 38°F Min -4℃ 25°F |
| Fri 28 | | up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow | Max 4℃ 38°F Min -4℃ 25°F |
| Sat 29 | | Cloudy. | Max 2℃ 35°F Min -7℃ 19°F |
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 Weather Forecast updated at 13:45 BST, next update expected 19:00 BST.
Current Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ohau Snow Fields.For more information about this New Zealand Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Ohau Snow Fields .
Off-Piste Safety in Ohau Snow Fields
Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Ohau Snow Fields, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.