Oceania
Ōhau
Solid · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 26, 2027 · average of 100 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September, July · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 26 — closed October 4
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 16
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
11cm
Past 10 Days
11cm
7-Day Forecast
2cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
24
2026 season
Bluebird Days
4
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · October 16, 2026 · How we forecast →
2cm forecast over the next 7 days
Ōhau is looking at 2.3cm over the next 7 days, with the biggest day on Friday.
Short-Term Forecast
The multi-model blend shows 2.3cm over the next 72 hours (Friday 2.3cm, Saturday 0cm, Sunday 0cm). The biggest day is Friday at 2.3cm.
Extended Forecast
The 7-day window totals 2.3cm. Models disagree by 25.8cm on the window total (6.6 models contributing on average), so treat the figures as a range rather than a promise. Best window: Friday.
Yesterday: Snowfall on the way for Ōhau this weekend
Solid
2026 season average
Ōhau is projected to open June 26, 2027. Last season it averaged 38.5 across 100 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August46cm avg · last season 41.5
- #2September53cm avg · last season 42.5
- #3July50cm avg · last season 34.8
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Aug – 28 Aug · last season 51.4
- #2 1 Aug – 7 Aug · last season 44.6
- #3 29 Aug – 4 Sep · last season 49.4
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 25 Aug – 7 Sep. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 16, 03:04 AM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Jun 26
Projected to open June 26, 2027 · season ended October 4, 2026
15 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 16 at 3:04 AM
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Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Ōhau
Ōhau Snow Fields is located in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, between Christchurch and Queenstown, offering panoramic views over Lake Ōhau. The resort features a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with uncrowded slopes, catering to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities across 125 hectares of skiable terrain. Signature experiences include wide-open groomed runs, powder bowls, and a renowned learners’ area, complemented by the on-mountain Ōhau Lodge providing accommodation, dining, and après-ski amenities. The resort stands out for its natural alpine setting, welcoming vibe, and exceptional lake and mountain vistas.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Ōhau
- Where is Ōhau?
- Ōhau is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Ōhau?
- Ōhau runs from a base elevation of 1,425 m (4,675 ft) to a summit of 1,929 m (6,329 ft), giving a vertical drop of 504 m (1,654 ft).
- How big is Ōhau?
- Ōhau has 309 acres (125 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- When is ski season at Ōhau?
- Ōhau typically operates from June to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Ōhau get in a typical season?
- Ōhau averages 120 inches / 305 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Ōhau in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #307 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -7% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Ōhau averaged -7% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026. Analog winters: '97-98 -44%, '15-16 -19%, '23-24 +44%. A pattern, not a promise.
