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Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast - 25th June 2025

Hanmer Springs Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs, New Zealand for 16 days from 25 June.

Updated 25 June 2025 18:33 AEST.

Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Hanmer Springs.

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hanmer Springs.

Forecast for today in Hanmer Springs

Max 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsShwrs

Cloudy early, then rain showers later.

Hanmer Springs has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Hanmer Springs Snow Report

Hanmer Springs Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths25cm
Snow Conditions-
Snow in last 7days+6cm

Hanmer Springs 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs from OpenMeteo
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
Sat
28
Sun
29
Mon
30
Tue
01
WindNW F6SW F2NW F2NW F2
1,850m
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-2℃
Fair
+1cm
1℃
Clear
3℃
Mixed
3℃
Clear
NW F6SW F2NW F2NW F2
1,641m
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
0℃
Fair
+1cm
3℃
Clear
4℃
Mixed
5℃
Clear
NW F6SW F2NW F2NW F2
1,432m
9℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
5℃
Fog
+1cm
1℃
Fair
+1cm
4℃
Clear
6℃
Mixed
6℃
Clear
Snow Line

1,432m

1,432m

Max Town9℃9℃5℃1℃4℃6℃6℃
Min Town6℃5℃0℃-4℃0℃1℃-1℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Hanmer Springs Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsShwrs

Cloudy early, then rain showers later.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
26

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudCloudLt Rain

Light rain, cloudy, light rain later.

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
27

1cm New Snow

ShwrsFogFogSnow

Rain showers, fog, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 1℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
28

1cm New Snow

Light SnowFairFairFair

Light snow early, then fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
29

Snow unlikely

FairClearMixedFair

Fair first, clear sky then clear spells, fair later.

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
30

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearCloud

Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs, New Zealand 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 Hanmer Springs, on any given trail 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.

Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast updated at 18:33 AEST, next update expected 00:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Hanmer Springs

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hanmer Springs
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Mount Lyford2cm 4cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Hanmer Springs

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Hanmer Springs, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Hanmer Springs, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Hanmer Springs is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Hanmer Springs will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Hanmer Springs for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.