Hanmer Springs 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 11 August 2026 17:42 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Hanmer Springs
48-hours from 12 August.
See below for forecast detail
Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast updated at 17:42 PDT, next update expected 23:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Hanmer Springs
Max 45°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
New Snow
Clear spells first, snow showers then clear spells, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (4,698ft).
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Hanmer Springs
Max 45°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 44°F | SE Breeze | 25% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SE Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 43°F | SE Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 43°F | SE Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SE Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SE Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SE Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 19:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 37°F | SE Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 20:00 |  | Light snow. | 34°F | SE Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 21:00 |  | New Snow | Light snow showers. | 34°F | SE Breeze | 10% |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 33°F | SE Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 32°F | SE Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SE Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 34°F | SE Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | 34°F | SE Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | 33°F | SE Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 35°F | SE Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Fair. | 35°F | SE Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 35°F | SE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Fair. | 35°F | SE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Fair. | 35°F | SE Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Fair. | 38°F | SE Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Fair. | 41°F | SE Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 44°F | SE Breeze | 10% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 45°F | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 45°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Fair. | 44°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Fair. | 42°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 36°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 34°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 25°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 25°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Fair. | 35°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Fair. | 40°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Fair. | 42°F | SE Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Hanmer Springs
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 5in | 12in |
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 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.
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.