Hanmer Springs 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 25 August 2026 07:55 CDT
2-Day Forecast for Hanmer Springs
48-hours from 25 August.
See below for forecast detail
Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast updated at 07:55 CDT, next update expected 13:00 CDT.
Forecast for today in Hanmer Springs
Max 7℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Hanmer Springs
Max 9℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
26
2cm to 5cm New Snow
Light drizzle first, snow then heavy snow showers, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,432m).
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 12:00 |  | Clear spells. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 60% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 5℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | W Breeze | 40% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | W Breeze | 35% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | W Breeze | 40% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | W Breeze | 40% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | W Breeze | 30% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | W Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | W Breeze | 25% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Light drizzle. | 5℃ | W Breeze | 35% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | W Breeze | 45% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | W Breeze | 50% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | W Breeze | 60% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | W Breeze | 75% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | W Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 6℃ | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 6℃ | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Drizzle. | 5℃ | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 1℃ | W Light | 100% |
| Wed | 21:00 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Snow. | 0℃ | W Light | 100% |
| Wed | 22:00 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Snow. | -1℃ | W Light | 100% |
| Wed | 23:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | W Light | 100% |
| Thu | 00:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 02:00 |  | Light snow. | -1℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 04:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 06:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NE Light | 95% | |
Snow Forecast near Hanmer Springs
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 7cm | 8cm |
Hanmer Springs Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hanmer Springs.
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.
Snow Reliability
Hanmer Springs typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 1 meter during peak season. For the latest snow updates, check J2Ski for current conditions and snowfall information.