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Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast - 28th April 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 15 days from 28 April.

Updated 28 April 2025 02:07 IST.

Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected30 April
Next Snow Amount9cm
Next 48 Hours10cm
Next 7 Days53cm
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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 14℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
28

Snow unlikely

ClearLt RainFogCloud

Clear sky first, light rain showers then fog, cloudy later.

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Updated 28 April 2025 12:09 IST

Powder Possible :- 48cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Hanmer Springs over the next 3 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
28
Tue
29
Wed
30
Thu
01
Fri
02
Sat
03
Sun
04
WindSE F2S F3SW F2
1,850m
11℃
Fog
11℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+10cm
-3℃
Snow
+40cm
0℃
Light Snow
+3cm
1℃
Clear
5℃
Mixed
SE F2S F3SW F2
1,641m
13℃
Fog
13℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+9cm
-2℃
Snow
+39cm
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
3℃
Clear
6℃
Mixed
SE F2S F3SW F2
1,432m
14℃
Fog
14℃
Cloud
4℃
Light Snow
+9cm
0℃
Snow
+39cm
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
4℃
Clear
8℃
Mixed
Snow Line

1,432m

1,432m

varying 1,789m
to 1,432m

Max Town14℃14℃4℃0℃2℃4℃8℃
Min Town5℃5℃-2℃-2℃0℃0℃2℃

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 14℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
28

Snow unlikely

ClearLt RainFogCloud

Clear sky first, light rain showers then fog, cloudy later.

Max 14℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
29

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudLt Rain

Clear spells, cloudy, light rain later.

Max 4℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
30

9cm to 10cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLight SnowSnow

Light rain, light snow, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 0℃
Min -2℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -2℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
01

39cm to 40cm New Snow

SnowSnowSnowLt Snow Shwrs

Heavy snow showers, snow showers, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 2℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
02

1cm to 3cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsLight SnowLt RainCloud

Light snow showers first, light snow then light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,789m to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
03

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
04

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedClear

Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky 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 02:07 IST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Hanmer Springs

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hanmer Springs
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Mount Lyford6cm 45cm

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.