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Ōhau Resort Guide
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Last Snowfall
Sep 23
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
2cm
Past 10 Days
24cm
7-Day Forecast
21cm
Snow Depth
55cm
Resort reportedPowder Days
20
2026 season
Bluebird Days
4
2026 season
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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Ōhau
Lifts
3
Skiable area
308.9 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Sep 22, 09:04 PM UTC
265cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-20%
vs 5-Year Avg
332cm avg by now
+54%
vs 30-Year Avg
172cm avg by now
332cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 265.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~265.6 cm. That's 20% below the 5-year average (332 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 54% above the 30-year average (172 cm).
Ōhau Season Snowfall
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Ōhau Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 240cm with an average of 39 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 67% above this average (401cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 36cm | 6 days | 14cm | 27cm | 13cm |
| July | 51cm | 8 days | 30cm | 43cm | 14cm |
| August | 46cm | 8 days | 37cm | 49cm | 15cm |
| September | 53cm | 8 days | 24cm | 42cm | 15cm |
| October | 40cm | 6 days | 7cm | 24cm | 15cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
39
Season Average
88 days scored
69
Best Day
29 Aug
11
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
8
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
June 2026
- 2130 Jun
- 1928 Jun
- 1729 Jun
July 2026
- 5013 Jul4cm
- 4730 Jul7cm
- 4511 Jul
August 2026
- 6929 Aug1cm
- 6828 Aug
- 6327 Aug27cm
September 2026
- 617 Sep
- 5910 Sep5cm
- 5617 Sep2cm
September scored highest for Ōhau in 2026. Based on 88 days the resort was verified open; this season is still under way, so later months are incomplete. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jun 27, 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.
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.
