Hanmer Springs Ski Area Snow Forecast (top mountain)

42.44° S 172.74° E

Weather Forecast for Hanmer Springs Ski Area at 1774 m altitude

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12 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Hanmer Springs Ski Area at 1774 m altitude

Issued by Snow-Forecast.com at: 12 pm (local time) / 01 Nov 2026

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Elevation 1774 m 1604 m 1434 m	Sunday 1			Monday 2			Tuesday 3			Wednesday 4			Thursday 5			Friday 6
Elevation 1774 m 1604 m 1434 m	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night

	clear	cloudy	some clouds	some clouds	rain shwrs	cloudy	cloudy	light rain	light rain	light rain	light rain	some clouds	some clouds	some clouds	light rain	some clouds	rain shwrs	light rain
km/h	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	W	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NW	NW	NNW	NW	NW	NNW
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cm	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
mm	—	—	—	—	1	—	—	2	2	1	1	—	—	—	1	—	1	3
max °C	7	8	4	4	4	5	7	7	6	6	6	6	9	10	7	8	10	8
min °C	5	6	2	3	4	5	5	5	5	6	6	6	7	9	7	7	10	7
chill °C	1	1	-5	-4	-2	-1	1	4	3	4	3	3	4	6	3	2	7	3
Humid %	40	44	62	68	78	69	79	81	92	89	91	83	68	54	85	88	69	76
Freeze m	3250	3450	3100	3100	2650	3150	3200	2750	2700	2750	2850	2850	3250	2950	3300	3250	3200	3300

	6:13	—	—	6:11	—	—	6:11	—	—	6:09	—	—	6:07	—	—	6:07	—	—
	—	8:10	—	—	8:12	—	—	8:13	—	—	8:14	—	—	8:15	—	—	8:16	—
	Next 3 days weather summary: Light rain (total 5.0mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon).									Days 4-6 weather summary: Light rain (total 7.0mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu night).

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Last snowfall:	30 Oct 2026
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Week 1 of November has on average:

0.2	Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind.
0.4	Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind.
0.3	Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind.

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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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Visitor Reviews of Hanmer Springs Ski Area

Overall 2.8 Based on 3 votes and 2 reviews

Snowsure 3.0
Variety of pistes 2.7
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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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Visitor Reviews of Hanmer Springs Ski Area

Overall: 2.8 Based on 3 votes and 2 reviews

Snowsure 3.0
Variety of pistes 2.7
Off-piste 3.0
Scenery 3.0
Apres-Ski 3.0

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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