Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 23 July 2026 12:44 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs
1-week from 23 July.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Hanmer Springs 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Hanmer Springs?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 13cm |
| Next 7 Days | 13cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Hanmer Springs
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 6℃
Min -20℃
13cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,509m to resort level (1,432m).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 14:42 NZST
Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Hanmer Springs over the next 2 days.
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 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, snow showers later.
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
24
up to 3cm New Snow
Light drizzle, clear spells, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 1,509m to resort level (1,432m).
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -3℃
Min -8℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
25
10cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, clear spells then cloudy, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,432m).
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -4℃
Min -20℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -20℃ and not getting above -4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃
Min -13℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -13℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Hanmer Springs are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -13℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
29
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.
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 12:44 NZST, next update expected 18:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Hanmer Springs
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 16cm | 16cm |
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.