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 June (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of June for Ohau is 20 cm. There are typically 2.5 snowy days during this week. Ohau prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of June 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 typical freezing level (1797m) is close to the middle elevation of Ohau. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Ohau in the middle of June with a rainy day during this week of June happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 20cm. Day temperatures at the middle elevation in Ohau during week two of June usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.6°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.4°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but bluebird days that don't have fresh snow happen on average one day every second year during this week in any given 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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