Hotham Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Hotham
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This is the Snow Forecast for Hotham, Australia for 16 days from 20 May.
Updated 19 May 2025 17:31 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 25 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 4in |
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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 46°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Hotham has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Hotham Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Hotham 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | W F2 | NW F3 | NW F4 | NW F3 | ||
| 6,102ft | 42°F
| 42°F
 | 40°F
 | 41°F
| 35°F
| 35°F
 +3in
| 31°F
|
| SE F2 | W F2 | NW F3 | NW F4 | NW F3 | |||
| 5,430ft | 44°F
| 44°F
| 42°F
| 44°F
| 37°F
| 37°F
+3in
| 33°F
|
| SE F2 | W F2 | NW F3 | NW F4 | NW F3 | |||
| 4,757ft | 46°F
| 47°F
| 45°F
| 46°F
| 39°F
| 40°F
+1in
| 36°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 5,180ft | 4,757ft | |||||
| Max Town | 46°F | 47°F | 45°F | 46°F | 39°F | 40°F | 36°F |
| Min Town | 34°F | 36°F | 42°F | 40°F | 34°F | 26°F | 29°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 46°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Max 47°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 45°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Rain showers early, then light rain later.
Max 46°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, light rain, rain later.
Max 39°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 40°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
25
1in to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, snow showers, fair later.
Snow Line from 5,180ft to resort level.
Max 36°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
26
New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow then cloudy, clear spells 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 trail 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 17:31 PDT, next update expected 20:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Hotham
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Creek | - | 4in | |||||||
| Dinner Plain | - | 2in |
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.