Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | |||||||||||||
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snow shwrs | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | light snow | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | light snow | snow shwrs | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | light rain | |
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 cm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
max °C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
min °C | -2 | -1 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -5 | -4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
chill °C | -7 | -9 | -9 | -6 | -4 | -6 | -11 | -13 | -13 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -8 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | -4 |
Humid % | 78 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 67 | 85 | 70 | 78 | 83 | 72 | 73 | 77 | 53 | 67 | 35 | 46 | 42 |
Freeze m | 1300 | 1750 | 1200 | 2300 | 3000 | 3000 | 1850 | 1450 | 1250 | 1550 | 1550 | 1100 | 1000 | 2150 | 2450 | 3300 | 3500 | 3400 |
 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
Next 3 days weather summary:A light covering of new snow, mostly falling on Thu morning. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 3°C on Wed afternoon, min -3°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, gales from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 weather summary:A dusting of snow on Fri night. Freezing level rising with drizzle on Sun night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 6°C on Sun afternoon, min -5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, near gales from the NW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||
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Latest snow reports near Hanmer Springs Ski Area:
| Top snow depth: | — |
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| Bottom snow depth: | — |
| Fresh snowfall depth: | 2 cm |
| Last snowfall: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Snow Alerts | Create Alert |
0.1 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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0.8 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
0.3 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
The above table gives the weather forecast for Hanmer Springs Ski Area at the specific elevation of 1774 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Hanmer Springs Ski Area. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of New Zealand.
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Overall 2.8 Based on 3 votes and 2 reviews
This place is pure magic. Low key, primo terrain and good old fashioned tow sheds with tractors driving the lifts. Get here now.
Richie from New Zealand writes:
This place is pure magic. Low key, primo terrain and good old fashioned tow sheds with tractors driving the lifts. Get here now.
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