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 morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, near gales from the NW by Fri night).
Hanmer Springs Ski Area Weather (Days 4-6): Moderate rain (total 10.0mm), heaviest on Sun night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 11°C on Sat night, min 0°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, severe gales from the W by Mon afternoon).
| Resort | Snow Depth | Temp. (°C) | Wind (km/h) | Weather | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Lift: | 5 |  | ||||
| Bottom Lift: | 6 | |
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | ||||||||||||
night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
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light rain | light rain | light rain | light rain | light rain | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | rain shwrs | mod. rain | light rain | some clouds | clear | |
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Snow map |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||
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1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
max °C | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
min °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | -4 | -6 | |
88 | 84 | 95 | 92 | 93 | 96 | 80 | 68 | 70 | 69 | 56 | 67 | 88 | 79 | 62 | 60 | |
3750 | 3000 | 3350 | 3400 | 3300 | 3300 | 3800 | 4350 | 4050 | 3750 | 3600 | 3200 | 3050 | 3650 | 3400 | 2600 | |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — |
Heavy rain (total 20.0mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, near gales from the NW by Fri night).
Moderate rain (total 10.0mm), heaviest on Sun night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 11°C on Sat night, min 0°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, severe gales from the W by Mon afternoon).
Latest snow reports near Hanmer Springs Ski Area:
| Top snow depth: | — |
|---|---|
| Bottom snow depth: | — |
| Fresh snowfall depth: | — |
| Last snowfall: | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Snow Alerts | Create Alert |
0.0 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
|---|---|
0.2 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
0.0 | 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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