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 June (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of June for Hanmer Springs Ski Area is 15 cm. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week. Hanmer Springs Ski Area prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of June 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 mean freezing level (1905m) is slightly higher than the middle elevation of Hanmer Springs Ski Area. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Hanmer Springs Ski Area in the middle of June with a rainy day during this week of June occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 15cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Hanmer Springs Ski Area during week three of June with average maximum temperature 1.3°C and minimum temperature 0.0°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 22km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 1
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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.
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