{"id":2100902,"date":"2026-08-19T12:36:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T09:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2100902"},"modified":"2026-08-19T12:36:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T09:36:48","slug":"ohau-snowfield-new-zealand-report-snow-storm-sun-skiing-by-feel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2100902","title":{"rendered":"Ohau Snowfield, New Zealand Report; Snow Storm, Sun & Skiing By Feel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Snow, Sun, Smile; in that order. Photo: P.M.Fadden Report from 14-18 August, 2026<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cloud comes first, then snow then wind then sun; then repeat. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Sunnyside. Photo: P.M.Fadden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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    Stormy side. Photo: P.M.Fadden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    Skiers or Snowboarders get excited when cloud oozes in like so much stew boiled over.\u00a0<\/strong>The epic day which inevitably follows turns into a ready-made garden party for the Goodfellas. And there\u2019s full sun to look forward to once the clouds have carried on.<\/p>\n

    Wind Jamming. Photo: P.M.Fadden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Snow is drops in small batches, or it\u2019s clear. What\u2019s around skis or snowboards dryly but not light. Temps are cold. The skyline is sharp as a razor. And appeal is absolute.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    On top of the world at the bottom. Photo: P.M.Fadden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    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\u2019s Ohau\u2019s iconic panorama to soak in.
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    Artful as matter of course. Photo: P.M.Fadden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    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.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Looking ahead storm fronts are expected to dance tango atop the New Zealand Alps. Sun, Wind, Snow and Smiles will be the invariable result. \u00a0Fingers crossed for the goods to keep on dancing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Payoff for patience. Photo: P.M.Fadden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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