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Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast - 2nd June 2025

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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 2 June.

Updated 02 June 2025 09:36 BST.

Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected4 June
Next Snow Amount 6cm 2in
Next 48 Hours 6cm 2in
Next 7 Days 34cm 13in
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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 6℃ 43°F
Min 2℃ 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

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Updated 02 June 2025 15:38 BST

Powder Possible :- 26cm 10in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Hanmer Springs over the next 4 days.

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Hanmer Springs Snow Report

Hanmer Springs Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Hanmer Springs 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs from OpenMeteo
Mon
02
Tue
03
Wed
04
Thu
05
Fri
06
Sat
07
Sun
08
WindNW F2NW F2S F2
1,850m 6,070ft
3℃ 38°F
Fair
5℃ 42°F
Cloud
6℃ 43°F
Light Snow
+6cm +2in
1℃ 33°F
Fair
-3℃ 27°F
Light Snow
+21cm +8in
-5℃ 22°F
Snow
+7cm +3in
-7℃ 20°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
NW F2NW F2S F2
1,641m 5,384ft
5℃ 41°F
Fair
7℃ 44°F
Cloud
8℃ 46°F
Light Snow
+6cm +2in
2℃ 36°F
Fair
-1℃ 29°F
Light Snow
+20cm +8in
-4℃ 25°F
Snow
+7cm +3in
-5℃ 22°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
NW F2NW F2S F2
1,432m 4,698ft
6℃ 43°F
Fair
8℃ 47°F
Cloud
9℃ 48°F
Light Snow
+6cm +2in
3℃ 38°F
Fair
0℃ 32°F
Light Snow
+20cm +8in
-3℃ 27°F
Snow
+7cm +3in
-4℃ 25°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
Snow Line

1,432m 4,698ft

1,432m 4,698ft

1,432m 4,698ft

1,432m 4,698ft

Max Town 6℃ 43°F 8℃ 47°F 9℃ 48°F 3℃ 38°F 0℃ 32°F -3℃ 27°F -4℃ 25°F
Min Town 2℃ 36°F 3℃ 38°F -2℃ 29°F -2℃ 28°F -4℃ 25°F -8℃ 17°F -9℃ 16°F

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 6℃ 43°F
Min 2℃ 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Max 9℃ 48°F
Min -2℃ 29°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 9℃ 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
04

6cm 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainSnowMixed

Light rain, snow showers, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
05

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairCloud

Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.

Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -4℃ 25°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 25°F and not getting above 0℃ 32°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
06

20cm to 21cm 8in New Snow

CloudLight SnowSnowSnow

Cloudy, light snow, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -3℃ 27°F
Min -8℃ 17°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ 17°F and not getting above -3℃ 27°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
07

7cm 3in New Snow

SnowLt Snow ShwrsFogFog

Snow showers, light snow showers, fog later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -4℃ 25°F
Min -9℃ 16°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ 16°F and not getting above -4℃ 25°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
08

Snow unlikely

MixedFogFogLt Snow Shwrs

Clear spells, fog, light snow showers 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 09:36 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Hanmer Springs

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hanmer Springs
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Mount Lyford 3cm 1in 35cm 14in

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.