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Hanmer Springs Ski Area Snow Forecast

Weather Forecast for Hanmer Springs Ski Area at 1774 m
Issued: 12 am  16 Jan 2026 (local time)

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The snow forecast for Hanmer Springs Ski Area is: Heavy rain (total 20.0mm), heaviest during Thu night. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Fri night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 4°C on Thu night, min 0°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Hanmer Springs Ski Area Weather (Next 3 days): The snow forecast for Hanmer Springs Ski Area is: Heavy rain (total 20.0mm), heaviest during Thu night. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Fri night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 4°C on Thu night, min 0°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Hanmer Springs Ski Area Weather (Days 4-6): Heavy rain (total 42.0mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 1°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.


Hanmer Springs Ski Area Live Weather

ResortSnow DepthTemp. (°C)Wind (km/h)Weather
Top Lift: 
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Bottom Lift: 
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6 Day Forecast
Issued: 12 am 16 Jan 2026 / Updates in ::
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Week 3 of January has on average:
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