Next 3 days weather summary:A light covering of new snow, mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 4°C on Wed morning, min -6°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 weather summary:Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||
Sun 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | ||||||||||||
PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
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snow shwrs | some clouds | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | |
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 cm | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
max °C | -5 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
min °C | -6 | -4 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
chill °C | -13 | -10 | -10 | -12 | -8 | -4 | -2 | -1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Humid % | 92 | 62 | 67 | 83 | 77 | 65 | 80 | 73 | 66 | 66 | 20 | 12 | 45 | 57 | 53 | 50 | 14 |
Freeze m | 900 | 800 | 1300 | 1300 | 1200 | 1450 | 2200 | 2000 | 2250 | 2700 | 3200 | 3200 | 3300 | 3450 | 3450 | 3500 | 3600 |
 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 8:29 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
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Latest snow reports near Hanmer Springs Ski Area:
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| Last snowfall: | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Snow Alerts | Create Alert |
0.6 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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0.8 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
0.5 | 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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