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Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast - 12th May 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 12 May.

Updated 12 May 2025 05:37 PDT.

Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected19 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days1in
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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 54°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 54°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearCloud

Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, cloudy 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 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
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Thu
15
Fri
16
Sat
17
Sun
18
WindNW F2NW F2NW F2NW F2SW F2
6,070ft
49°F
Clear
41°F
Fog
42°F
Cloud
42°F
Fair
44°F
Clear
45°F
Cloud
35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
NW F2NW F2NW F2NW F2SW F2
5,384ft
51°F
Clear
44°F
Fog
44°F
Cloud
44°F
Fair
47°F
Clear
47°F
Cloud
38°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
NW F2NW F2NW F2NW F2SW F2
4,698ft
54°F
Clear
46°F
Fog
47°F
Cloud
47°F
Fair
49°F
Clear
50°F
Cloud
40°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
Snow Line

4,698ft

Max Town54°F46°F47°F47°F49°F50°F40°F
Min Town42°F31°F36°F41°F40°F40°F28°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 54°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 54°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearCloud

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

Max 46°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
13

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedFogClear

Cloudy first, clear spells then fog, clear sky later.

Max 47°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
14

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 47°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
15

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedFairFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

Max 49°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 49°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
16

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearMixed

Fair, clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 50°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 50°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
17

Snow unlikely

FairShwrsCloudLt Rain

Fair first, rain showers then cloudy, light rain later.

Max 40°F
Min 28°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
18

New Snow

FogFogCloudLight Snow

Fog, cloudy, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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 05:37 PDT, next update expected imminently.

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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.