Ohau Snow Fields 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 11 August 2026 17:41 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Ohau Snow Fields
48-hours from 12 August.
See below for forecast detail
Ohau Snow Fields Snow Forecast updated at 17:41 PDT, next update expected 23:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 36°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 2in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 4,928ft to resort level (4,675ft).
Forecast times for Ohau Snow Fields are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Ohau Snow Fields
Max 38°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
New Snow
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (4,675ft).
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. | 35°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 35°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 14:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | 34°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 33°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 33°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | New Snow | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Wed | 18:00 | | New Snow | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | New Snow | Light snow. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Wed | 22:00 | | New Snow | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 35°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 35°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | NW Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 03:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 34°F | NW Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | NW Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | NW Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | NW Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | NW Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | NW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | NW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | NW Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | NW Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | NW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Fair. | 34°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Fair. | 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Fair. | 29°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 27°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 22°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 19°F | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 19°F | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | 18°F | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Fair. | 19°F | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Fair. | 23°F | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 |  | Clear sky. | 29°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | 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 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.
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.