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Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast - 22nd June 2025

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Hanmer Springs Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs

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This is the Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs, New Zealand for 16 days from 22 June.

Updated 21 June 2025 21:31 CDT.

Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected27 June
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days2cm
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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 4℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
22

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

Hanmer Springs has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Hanmer Springs Snow Report

Hanmer Springs Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths25cm
Snow Conditions6cm Snow in last 48hrs
Snow in last 48Hrs+6cm
Snow in last 7days+6cm
Lifts Open2 Lifts

Ski area reported to be open, with 2 lifts running.

Hanmer Springs 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs from OpenMeteo
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
Sat
28
WindW F2NW F2NW F3NW F6NW F3NW F3NW F3
1,850m
2℃
Mixed
1℃
Clear
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Lt Rain
5℃
Fair
0℃
Mixed
+1cm
2℃
Mixed
W F2NW F2NW F3NW F6NW F3NW F3NW F3
1,641m
3℃
Mixed
2℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Fair
2℃
Mixed
+1cm
3℃
Mixed
W F2NW F2NW F3NW F6NW F3NW F3NW F3
1,432m
4℃
Mixed
4℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Fair
3℃
Mixed
+1cm
5℃
Mixed
Snow Line

1,432m

Max Town4℃4℃6℃8℃8℃3℃5℃
Min Town-2℃-1℃2℃6℃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 4℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
22

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
23

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
24

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 8℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

CloudLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
26

Snow unlikely

Lt RainClearFairLt Rain

Light rain first, clear sky then fair, light rain later.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
27

1cm New Snow

CloudMixedLight SnowClear

Cloudy first, clear spells then light snow, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
28

Snow unlikely

MixedFairMixedFair

Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, fair 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 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.

Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast updated at 21:31 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Hanmer Springs

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hanmer Springs
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Mount Lyford-2cm

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.