Ohau Snowfield, New Zealand Report; Snow Storm, Sun & Skiing By Feel

 

 

Snow, Sun, Smile; in that order. Photo: P.M.Fadden Report from 14-18 August, 2026

 

Cloud comes first, then snow then wind then sun; then repeat.

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Constant of change is and has been a New Zealand chorus, which would remain even if changeable because nowhere on Earth skis or snowboards like here.

Sunnyside. Photo: P.M.Fadden

 

Stormy side. Photo: P.M.Fadden

Skiers or Snowboarders get excited when cloud oozes in like so much stew boiled over. The epic day which inevitably follows turns into a ready-made garden party for the Goodfellas. And there’s full sun to look forward to once the clouds have carried on.

Wind Jamming. Photo: P.M.Fadden

Snow is drops in small batches, or it’s clear. What’s around skis or snowboards dryly but not light. Temps are cold. The skyline is sharp as a razor. And appeal is absolute.

On top of the world at the bottom. Photo: P.M.Fadden

Zero viz, high wind, or devil cold is no less the framework for the best day ever enjoyed on Ohau snow. And when weather opens there’s Ohau’s iconic panorama to soak in.

Artful as matter of course. Photo: P.M.Fadden

Skiing or Snowboarding at Ohau lingers longer than its day because it requires savvy, and because without fail it features just about every friend who resides within a 40 miles radius. 

Looking ahead storm fronts are expected to dance tango atop the New Zealand Alps. Sun, Wind, Snow and Smiles will be the invariable result.  Fingers crossed for the goods to keep on dancing.

Payoff for patience. Photo: P.M.Fadden


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