📷 Hanmer Springs
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Hanmer Springs
Solid · 2026 season average
Closed for the season · average of 72 verified open days
Best months to book: July, August, September · last season + 31-yr record
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Not operating today
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 10
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Reported by Hanmer SpringsPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
12.7cm
7-Day Forecast
7cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
8
2026 season
Solid
2026 season average
Hanmer Springs is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 33.8 across 72 verified open days.
July
#1 to book
36cm avg · scored 35.8
August
#2 to book
27cm avg · scored 32.3
September
#3 to book
21cm avg · scored 33.1
Best weeks to book
- #13 Jul – 9 Julscored 38.6
- #210 Jul – 16 Julscored 37
- #324 Jul – 30 Julscored 36.4
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 6 Jul – 19 Jul. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
No new snow has fallen in the past week.
Forecast
7cm in the next 7 days.
Historic
This season's snow total of 120cm is 124% of the 5-year average of 96cm to date.
Not operating today · Data updated Sat, Sep 12, 07:02 PM UTC · informational only
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Sep 12, 07:02 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Not operating today
15 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Ski Area is located in the South Island of New Zealand, just outside the alpine village of Hanmer Springs. The resort features a relaxed, club-style atmosphere with uncrowded slopes, offering terrain suitable for beginners through advanced skiers and snowboarders. Key amenities include on-mountain accommodation, a licensed café, and ski and snowboard hire, with the area known for its friendly environment and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Hanmer Springs stands out for its welcoming community vibe and accessible off-piste terrain.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Hanmer Springs
- Where is Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs runs from a base elevation of 1,459 m (4,787 ft) to a summit of 1,769 m (5,804 ft), giving a vertical drop of 310 m (1,017 ft).
- How big is Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs has 128 acres (52 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs is on the Chill Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Hanmer Springs?
- Hanmer Springs typically operates from July to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Hanmer Springs get in a typical season?
- Hanmer Springs averages 59 inches / 150 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Hanmer Springs in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #200 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +1% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Hanmer Springs averaged +1% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 +20%, '15-16 -8%, '23-24 -10%. A pattern, not a promise.
