Hanmer Springs 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 19 June 2026 19:40 CDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 20 June 2026 01:42 CDT
Powder Possible :- 59cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Hanmer Springs over the next 7 days.
2-Day Forecast for Hanmer Springs
48-hours from 20 June.
See below for forecast detail
Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast updated at 19:40 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Hanmer Springs
Max 9℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
20
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, thunderstorms then light drizzle, light rain showers later.
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 20 June 2026 01:42 CDT
Powder Possible :- 59cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Hanmer Springs over the next 7 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Hanmer Springs
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
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
21
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, clear sky later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | NW Strong | 55% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | NW Gale | 65% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | NW Gale | 75% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ | NW Strong | 85% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Drizzle. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 19:00 |  | Light rain. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 20:00 |  | Rain showers. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Thunderstorms. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Thunderstorms. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Light rain showers. | 5℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 00:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 4℃ | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | W Breeze | 90% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | W Light | 80% | |
| Sun | 03:00 |  | Clear spells. | 3℃ | W Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | W Light | 45% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | W Light | 20% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | W Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | W Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | W Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | W Light | 45% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | W Light | 55% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | W Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | W Light | 70% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 3℃ | W Light | 75% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ | W Light | 80% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | W Light | 80% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | W Light | 75% | |
| Sun | 17:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | W Light | 60% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | W Calm | 50% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Calm | 35% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Calm | 25% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Calm | 15% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NE Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NE Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NE Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NE Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ | NE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 05:00 |  | Clear sky. | -6℃ | NE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Hanmer Springs
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | - | 62cm |
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.