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Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast - 2nd April 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 15 days from 2 April.

Updated 01 April 2025 13:40 PDT.

Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast Highlights
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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 47°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 54°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain.

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
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
WindSE F2NW F2W F2SW F2SW F2SW F2
6,070ft
49°F
Lt Rain
54°F
Lt Rain
55°F
Cloud
46°F
Cloud
47°F
Cloud
49°F
Cloud
43°F
Snow
SE F2NW F2W F2SW F2SW F2SW F2
5,384ft
51°F
Lt Rain
56°F
Lt Rain
57°F
Cloud
48°F
Cloud
50°F
Cloud
51°F
Cloud
45°F
Snow
SE F2NW F2W F2SW F2SW F2SW F2
4,698ft
54°F
Lt Rain
58°F
Lt Rain
60°F
Cloud
51°F
Cloud
52°F
Cloud
54°F
Cloud
47°F
Snow
Snow Line

varying 5,148ft
to 4,698ft

Max Town54°F58°F60°F51°F52°F54°F47°F
Min Town47°F53°F45°F39°F44°F46°F35°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 47°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 54°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain.

Max 58°F
Min 53°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 53°F to daytime highs around 58°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

Lt RainShwrsLt RainLt Rain

Light rain, rain showers, light rain later.

Max 60°F
Min 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 60°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudLt Rain

Clear spells, cloudy, light rain showers later.

Max 51°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 51°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 52°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 52°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 54°F
Min 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 54°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudLt Rain

Fair, cloudy, light rain later.

Max 47°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

New Snow

MixedFairLt RainLt Snow Shwrs

Clear spells first, fair then light rain, light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 5,148ft 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 13:40 PDT, next update expected 19:00 PDT.

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Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hanmer Springs
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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.