Oceania
Hanmer Springs
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Jun 26
8d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
18.4cm
14-Day Forecast
200.6cm
Snow Depth
--
Overview
Hanmer Springs is a ski resort in Oceania, New Zealand, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 27/100. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~201 cm (79.1 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-07-04 16:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
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.
Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Hanmer Springs
Skiable area
128 ac
Longest run
1 km / 0.6 mi
Lift fleet
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Ski passes
Chill Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Check local recommendations for the best après ski spots in Hanmer Springs.
Not operating — season has ended
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
There has been no new snow in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day outlook suggests a significant amount of snow may accumulate.
Historic
Season-to-date snowfall is at 88% of the 5-year average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
New Zealand region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC
Base
1459m
Temp
0°C
Wind
5.8km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
160.6cm
Mid-Mountain
1614m
Temp
--°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
200.6cm
Summit
1769m
Temp
-2°C
Wind
5.8km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
216.8cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Hanmer Springs (southern alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 4, 4:03 PM
Sun, Jul 5 2 / -50.8cm1.1mm | Mon, Jul 6 -1 / -644.7cm63.8mm | Tue, Jul 7 -1 / -665.2cm93.2mm | Wed, Jul 8 -4 / -622.1cm31.6mm | Thu, Jul 9 -5 / -75.6cm7.9mm | Fri, Jul 10 -4 / -72.6cm3.6mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 6.9 | 13.8 | 24 | 19 | 14.7 | 31.5 | 4.6 | 6.2 | 11.3 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 9.8 | 19.7 | 34.3 | 27.2 | 21 | 45 | 6.5 | 8.9 | 16.2 | 0.8 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Temp (°C) | -1 | 0 | -3 | -6 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -5 | -3 | -5 | -4 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -6 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 41 | 49 | 24 | 37 | 55 | 46 | 73 | 47 | 59 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 39 | 32 | 40 | 32 | 34 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1769m)
10-Day Forecast
Sun
5
🌧️
1.6°
-5.5°
16 km/h
Mon
6
❄️
-1.1°
-5.9°
37cm
22 km/h
Tue
7
❄️
-1.1°
-5.6°
70.6cm
25 km/h
Wed
8
❄️
-3.6°
-5.7°
23.8cm
14 km/h
Thu
9
❄️
-5.5°
-7°
6.5cm
14 km/h
Fri
10
❄️
-4.4°
-7°
2.7cm
8 km/h
Sat
11
☁️
-4.1°
-7°
0.2cm
4 km/h
Sun
12
☁️
-0.5°
-11.4°
7 km/h
Mon
13
⛅
-0.4°
-7.4°
14 km/h
Tue
14
🌧️
1.7°
-2.4°
21 km/h
Summit elevation (1769m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC
18.4cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-12%
vs 5-Year Avg
21cm avg by now
-12%
vs 30-Year Avg
21cm avg by now
21cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Hanmer Springs Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 131cm with an average of 49 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 31 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27.3cm | 8 days | 7cm | 18cm | 11.5cm |
| July | 34.4cm | 11 days | 14cm | 27cm | 11.3cm |
| August | 26.8cm | 11 days | 14cm | 26cm | 9.7cm |
| September | 21.2cm | 8 days | 4cm | 15cm | 9.1cm |
| October | 16.2cm | 7 days | 1cm | 10cm | 7.5cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
