Hotham 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 08 August 2026 00:49 UTC
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 07 August 2026 23:57 UTC
Powder Possible :- 19cm 7in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Hotham over the next 3 days.
2-Day Forecast for Hotham
48-hours from 8 August.
See below for forecast detail
Hotham Snow Forecast updated at 00:49 UTC, next update expected 03:00 UTC.
Forecast for today in Hotham
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
08
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Hotham are in Sydney (Australia/Sydney) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 07 August 2026 23:57 UTC
Powder Possible :- 19cm 7in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Hotham over the next 3 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Hotham
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
09
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Rain, rain showers, patchy heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 1,681m 5,515ft to resort level ( 1,450m 4,757ft ).
Forecast times for Hotham are in Sydney (Australia/Sydney) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 10:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 |  | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 31°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 31°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 33°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ 34°F | SE Breeze | 30% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ 36°F | SE Breeze | 70% | |
| Sun | 10:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ 36°F | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ 36°F | SE Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 12:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Snow at altitude. Rain below. | 3℃ 37°F | SE Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 13:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Snow at altitude. Rain below. | 3℃ 37°F | SE Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Rain. | 3℃ 38°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Rain. | 3℃ 38°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Rain. | 3℃ 38°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Rain. | 4℃ 38°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Rain. | 4℃ 38°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Rain. | 4℃ 38°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Rain. | 4℃ 39°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Rain. | 4℃ 39°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Rain showers. | 4℃ 39°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Rain showers. | 4℃ 39°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Rain showers. | 4℃ 40°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Rain showers. | 4℃ 39°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Rain showers. | 4℃ 38°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 04:00 |  | 1cm 1in New Snow | Snow showers. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 06:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ 31°F | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 07:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ 30°F | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 08:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ 30°F | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 09:00 | | 1cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ 29°F | NW Breeze | 100% |
Snow Forecast near Hotham
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Creek | 16cm 6in | 24cm 10in | |||||||
| Dinner Plain | 9cm 4in | 15cm 6in |
Hotham Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hotham.
This Snow Forecast for Hotham, Australia gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Hotham, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Snow Reliability
Hotham enjoys a reliable snow season, typically experiencing a snow depth of around 1.5 meters. Regular snowfall and minimal snowmelt make it a great destination for winter sports; check J2Ski for the latest snow conditions.