📷 Hotham
Oceania
Hotham
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Last Snowfall
Jul 12
2d agoPast 24 Hours
1cm
Reported by HothamPast 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
26cm
14-Day Forecast
7cm
Snow Depth
45cm
Powder Days
8
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
Overview
Hotham is a ski resort in Oceania, Australia. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 32/100 (Solid), snow base 45 cm (17.7 in), 1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~7 cm (2.8 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 05:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Hotham is a premier alpine resort located in Victoria, Australia, renowned for its high-altitude village and panoramic mountain views. The resort features 320 hectares of skiable terrain, catering to all abilities with a mix of challenging runs, tree skiing, and gentle slopes. Signature experiences include unique ski-in, ski-out accommodation, a vibrant après-ski scene, and a range of snow activities such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Hotham stands out for its dramatic ridgeline setting, reliable snowfall, and diverse winter offerings.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Hotham
Lifts
14
Skiable area
1952.1 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(105 total)
Beginner
8
8% of terrain
Intermediate
40
38% of terrain
Advanced
45
43% of terrain
Expert
12
11% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner8%
- Intermediate38%
- Advanced43%
- Expert11%
Lift fleet
- Quad chair8
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Bird – Renowned for its cozy alpine atmosphere and panoramic mountain views, The Bird is Hotham’s most popular après-ski bar, offering craft beers, hearty food, and live music that draws both locals and visitors for a vibrant post-ski social scene.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Hotham currently has a snow depth of 45cm, which is about 78% of the 5-year average for this time of year. Despite light drizzle today, there has been a total of 13cm of snowfall in the past week, providing some fresh coverage. Looking ahead, the forecast suggests an average of 7cm of snow over the next 14 days.
AI-generated summaryDepth
45cm depth — upper mountain may be better.
Recent
In the last 24 hours, 1cm of new snow has fallen, following 13cm over the previous 48 hours.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook suggests an average of 17cm, with some models predicting up to 28cm.
Historic
So far this season, Hotham has received 36cm, which is below the 5-year average of 46cm for this date.
Data updated Tue, Jul 14, 05:03 AM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Australia & Tasmania region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 05:03 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- Resort ReportedBase 45cm
- Open-MeteoBase 1cm · Summit 1cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
1892m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
1450m
Temp
2.9°C
Wind
18.8km/h
Snow Depth
45cm
Resort reported
Resort 45cm · Model 1cm
14-Day Forecast
3cm
Mid-Mountain
1656m
Temp
--°C
Wind
21km/h
Snow Depth
45cm
Resort reported
14-Day Forecast
7cm
Summit
1861m
Temp
0.2°C
Wind
18.8km/h
Snow Depth
45cm
Resort reported
14-Day Forecast
7.3cm
Ops signals
- ●Freezing level above summit — rain risk at lower elevations
Lifts Open
open
Runs Open
open
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Hotham (southern alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 5:03 AM
Today 1 / -24.8cm6.7mm | Wed, Jul 15 7 / -5 | Thu, Jul 16 8 / -4 | Fri, Jul 17 10 / -4 | Sat, Jul 18 11 / -3 | Sun, Jul 19 12 / -3 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 1.8 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 2.5 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 6 | -3 | -1 | 7 | -2 | 2 | 8 | -1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 9 | -1 |
| Wind (km/h) | 23 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 58 | 53 | 49 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1861m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
0.7°
-2.3°
6.7cm
27 km/h
Wed
15
☁️
7°
-4.6°
7 km/h
Thu
16
☁️
8°
-3.8°
5 km/h
Fri
17
☀️
10.1°
-3.8°
9 km/h
Sat
18
☁️
10.9°
-2.8°
4 km/h
Sun
19
☁️
11.5°
-3°
7 km/h
Mon
20
☁️
3.9°
-1.9°
18 km/h
Tue
21
☁️
3.4°
-1.4°
15 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
5.1°
-2.4°
21 km/h
Thu
23
❄️
1.6°
-6.3°
0.1cm
27 km/h
Summit elevation (1861m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 05:03 AM UTC
36cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-22%
vs 5-Year Avg
46cm avg by now
-22%
vs 30-Year Avg
46cm avg by now
46cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has been highly variable, with significant anomalies such as the exceptionally high snowfall in 2022 (25.3 cm) and complete absence in 2023. The recent 5-year average (8.00 cm) is more than double the 30-year average (3.40 cm), indicating a notable upward shift in recent snowfall compared to the long-term norm. The current season's snowfall is 200% above the 5-year average and 470% above the 30-year average, highlighting an unusually snowy year relative to both short- and long-term trends. This pattern suggests increased volatility and a potential upward trend in snowfall, punctuated by occasional extreme seasons.
Hotham Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 86cm with an average of 37 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 31 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 18cm | 7 days | 1cm | 5cm | 7.7cm |
| July | 23.6cm | 10 days | 2cm | 7cm | 8.5cm |
| August | 28.4cm | 10 days | 2cm | 9cm | 8cm |
| September | 10.4cm | 6 days | 0cm | 4cm | 4.9cm |
| October | 4.3cm | 3 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2.9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jun 6, 2026
Scheduled close: Oct 4, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
