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🇳🇿 Hanmer Springs Ski Area Snow Forecast

Issued: 23 Feb 2026Next 6 days: 136cm fresh snowSnow depth: 265cm top / 189cm bottom

6 Day Forecast

Current Conditions - Perfect

Lift	Weather	Temp	Wind	Snow Depth
Top (1774m)		-1°C	2 km/h	265cm
Bottom (1434m)		2°C	2 km/h	189cm

Next 3 Days

Exceptional conditions ahead for Hanmer Springs Ski Area! Expect 76cm of fresh powder over the next three days. Temperatures will remain well below freezing, ensuring perfect snow preservation. Light winds make for ideal skiing conditions.

Days 4–6

The outstanding weather continues with an additional 60cm of snowfall expected. Night-time snow showers will replenish the pistes beautifully, while days remain crisp and clear. Base depth continues to build impressively.

Extended Outlook

The long-range forecast for Hanmer Springs Ski Area looks absolutely phenomenal. Consistent snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, and calm winds will persist. Snow depth at the summit is an impressive 265cm. Simply world-class conditions!

6-Day Forecast	Mon 23 Feb			Tue 24 Feb			Wed 25 Feb			Thu 26 Feb			Fri 27 Feb			Sat 28 Feb
6-Day Forecast	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night
Weather
Summary	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow
Wind (km/h)	2	3	1	1	0	0	1	2	1	2	2	3	2	1	1	0	0	0
Snow (cm)	—	—	24	—	—	26	—	—	26	—	—	25	—	—	17	—	—	18
Rain (mm)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Max Temp (°C)	-1	-2	-2	-1	-2	-2	-1	0	-2	-1	0	-3	0	-2	-4	-1	0	-4
Min Temp (°C)	-4	-6	-6	-5	-4	-4	-4	-4	-6	-3	-5	-4	-4	-6	-5	-5	-4	-5
Wind Chill (°C)	-4	-7	-6	-6	-6	-6	-6	-4	-7	-4	-6	-6	-6	-7	-7	-5	-5	-6
Humidity (%)	48	46	36	34	49	45	34	44	32	32	33	35	45	44	36	44	38	33
Freeze Lvl (m)	314	321	37	89	392	360	214	290	100	246	245	492	283	123	94	47	26	146