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Ōhau ski resort

📷 Ōhau

Oceania

Ōhau

12

Limited

declining

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0cm

14-Day Forecast

1.2cm

Snow Depth

150cm

Updated: Jun 1, 10:03 AMWeather at base: 1425m

Overview

Ōhau is a ski resort in Oceania, New Zealand. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 12/100 (Limited), snow base 150 cm (59.1 in). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~3 cm (1.2 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-06-01 10:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

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.

Resort Info

Summit1929m
Base1425m
Vertical1654m
Lifts3
Runs15
Skiable Area308.9 acres
Avg Snowfall120 inches / 305 cm.
CountryNew Zealand

Top Après Ski

The Lodge at Lake Ohau – Renowned for its cozy lounge and bar, this venue offers a welcoming après-ski atmosphere with stunning lake and mountain views, hearty meals, and a convivial setting where skiers gather to unwind by the fire after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
12
Limited
declining

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Currently, Ōhau is experiencing light drizzle with a temperature of 3°C, and unfortunately, there has been no new snow in the past week. With a season total of 73cm, conditions are limited, so you might want to plan your skiing accordingly.

AI-generated summary

Depth

Snow depth data is currently unavailable.

Recent

No new snow has fallen in the last 7 days.

Forecast

The 14-day outlook suggests a modest average of 4cm of new snow.

Historic

This season's total of 73cm is significantly below average for this time of year.

Data updated Mon, Jun 1, 10:03 AM UTC

Snow Summary

1929mECMWF Model

Updated Jun 1, 2026 at 10:12 AM

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Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Jun 1, 10:03 AM UTC

Base

1425m

Temp

6.3°C

Wind

1.3km/h

Snow Depth

60cm

14-Day Forecast

3.4cm

Mid-Mountain

1677m

Temp

4.7°C

Wind

1km/h

Snow Depth

105cm

14-Day Forecast

2.8cm

Summit

1929m

Temp

3°C

Wind

1.3km/h

Snow Depth

150cm

14-Day Forecast

3.7cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

SnowSure MLBeta · v2.0

Extended OutlookDays 8–14

Machine-learning blend of all 7 weather models, trained on 1.48M historical forecasts. On the most recent gate window, +35.9% more accurate at day 8–14 than the simple model average.

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predicted total
0.6cm vs. weather-model avg
Quiet stretch expected
The model predicts no significant snowfall over days 8–14.

Long-range outlooks are inherently uncertain — treat days 8–14 as directional, not a precise forecast. Shorter horizons (days 1–7) still come from the individual weather models above.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1929m)

ECMWF
1.2cm
GFS
0.1cm
GEM
0cm
JMA
13.4cm
ICON
2.1cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
2.8cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

1

🌧️

6.4°

2.9°

Tue

2

🌧️

4.5°

2°

Wed

3

☁️

2°

-3.4°

Thu

4

🌧️

3.1°

-1.5°

Fri

5

🌧️

3.5°

0.2°

Sat

6

🌧️

1.9°

-0.4°

Sun

7

🌧️

2.3°

-5.7°

Mon

8

☁️

1°

-3.6°

Tue

9

☀️

-1.3°

-6°

Wed

10

☁️

1.4°

-3.5°

Summit elevation (1929m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Mon, Jun 1, 10:03 AM UTC

73.4cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-19%

vs 5-Year Avg

91.1cm avg by now

+19%

vs 30-Year Avg

61.9cm avg by now

91.1cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Best Months to Visit

August

Peak Season

July

Peak Season

September

Good

June

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.