Next 3 days weather summary:Mostly dry. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 1°C on Sun morning, min -2°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 weather summary:Mostly dry. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 1°C on Sun afternoon, min -3°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 7-9 weather summary:A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 1°C on Fri morning, min -6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 10-12 weather summary:A dusting of new snow. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Tue morning, min -9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 13-16 weather summary:A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Tue night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 1°C on Sat morning, min -9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | light snow | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | light snow | light snow | clear | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | light snow | light snow | heavy snow | snow shwrs | cloudy | some clouds | light snow | clear | clear | snow shwrs | light snow | cloudy | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | light snow | heavy snow | mod. snow | mod. snow | light snow | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | light snow | some clouds | some clouds | |
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 cm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 22 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
max °C | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 | -5 | -4 | -7 | -5 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -6 | -2 | -2 | -3 |
min °C | -2 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -3 | 0 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -6 | -6 | -8 | -9 | -8 | -6 | -6 | -3 | -4 | -5 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -9 | -5 | -4 | -5 |
chill °C | -5 | -4 | -4 | -6 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -5 | -1 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -5 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -6 | -4 | -5 | -6 | -7 | -12 | -11 | -13 | -14 | -13 | -8 | -10 | -6 | -8 | -10 | -7 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -6 | -9 | -10 | -10 | -15 | -10 | -6 | -5 |
Humid % | 69 | 25 | 44 | 77 | 82 | 84 | 96 | 92 | 94 | 95 | 86 | 94 | 95 | 45 | 73 | 93 | 97 | 81 | 90 | 79 | 72 | 91 | 95 | 98 | 100 | 94 | 88 | 75 | 77 | 83 | 72 | 58 | 96 | 81 | 87 | 87 | 94 | 97 | 95 | 94 | 89 | 86 | 75 | 73 | 87 | 89 | 66 |
Freeze m | 1550 | 2550 | 2500 | 1800 | 1400 | 1500 | 1600 | 1500 | 1650 | 1650 | 1500 | 1300 | 1350 | 1750 | 1800 | 1700 | 1400 | 1350 | 1350 | 1200 | 1150 | 1350 | 1500 | 1450 | 1300 | 1250 | 500 | 850 | 150 | 200 | 900 | 750 | 1200 | 1200 | 700 | 1200 | 1350 | 1300 | 1500 | 1400 | 1050 | 650 | 950 | 0 | 750 | 1150 | 1250 |
 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
Avalanche information: New Zealand Avalanche Advisory
Latest snow reports near Ohau:
| Top snow depth: | — |
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| Bottom snow depth: | — |
| Fresh snowfall depth: | 24 cm |
| Last snowfall: | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Snow Alerts | Create Alert |
0.3 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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1.0 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
1.1 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
The above table gives the weather forecast for Ohau at the specific elevation of 1425 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Ohau. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of New Zealand.
Click here to read further information on freezing levels and how we forecast our temperatures.
Jonathan Bowen from New Zealand writes:
Great field that, although not big, makes up for variety and is in no way boring; plenty of advanced runs if you want them. Had some of the best skiing in the country here. Some great runs off the top ridge for a 20 minute walk. It's not crowded, with a relaxed atmosphere and accommodation at Ohau lodge - located at the base of the field has accommodation from back packers to beautiful rooms overlooking the lake, mostly built I think in the 60's / 70's and retains that style. Great bar and social dinning; open log fires. Twizel and Omarama are the next closest accommodation centers about 30 min away. Mad not to drop in for a couple of days if in the region. Very beautiful area.
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