Is Ohau snowsure?
The snowiest week in Ohau is week 4 of September. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 29 cm of snowfall. Check out the Ohau Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Ohau
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 16 cm | 2.5 days |
| July | 21 cm | 2.8 days |
| August | 18 cm | 3.1 days |
| September | 24 cm | 3.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Ohau during September (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of September for Ohau is 20 cm. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week. Ohau typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1625m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1617m) is very near the mid altitude of Ohau. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Ohau in the middle of September but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 20cm. Temperatures should generally stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Ohau during week two of September is -0.4°C while the average minimum temperature is only -1.6°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 18km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that don't have fresh snow occur on average one day during this week every year.
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Ohau Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Ohau and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Ohau are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Ohau are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Ohau are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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