Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 August 2026 12:42 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs
1-week from 12 August.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Hanmer Springs 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Hanmer Springs?
| Next Snow Expected | 15 August |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 19cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Hanmer Springs
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 8℃
Min -9℃
20cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (1,432m).
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Hanmer Springs Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, snow showers then clear spells, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,432m).
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
15
10cm New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,432m).
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -2℃
Min -5℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
5cm New Snow
Fair early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,432m).
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -4℃
Min -9℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above -4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,432m).
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃
Min -6℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow, light snow showers, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,432m).
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
This Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Hanmer Springs, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast updated at 12:42 NZST, next update expected 18:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Hanmer Springs
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 13cm | 31cm |
Snow Reliability
Hanmer Springs typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 1 meter during peak season. For the latest snow updates, check J2Ski for current conditions and snowfall information.