Is Hanmer Springs Ski Area snowsure?
The snowiest week in Hanmer Springs Ski Area is week 2 of August. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 24 cm of snowfall. Check out the Hanmer Springs Ski Area Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Hanmer Springs Ski Area
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 14 cm | 2.1 days |
| July | 16 cm | 2.5 days |
| August | 17 cm | 2.5 days |
| September | 15 cm | 2.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hanmer Springs Ski Area during November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Hanmer Springs Ski Area is 6 cm. There are typically 1.3 snowy days during this week. Hanmer Springs Ski Area expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1604m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2478m) is well above the mid altitude of Hanmer Springs Ski Area. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Hanmer Springs Ski Area at the start of November with the same probbaility of rain falling rather than snow. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Hanmer Springs Ski Area during week one of November with average maximum temperature 4.4°C and minimum temperature 2.9°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 23km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week.
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Hanmer Springs Ski Area Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hanmer Springs Ski Area and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Hanmer Springs Ski Area are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Hanmer Springs Ski Area are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Hanmer Springs Ski Area are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.





