Is Hanmer Springs Ski Area snowsure?
The snowiest week in Hanmer Springs Ski Area is week 2 of August. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 24 cm of snowfall. Check out the Hanmer Springs Ski Area Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Hanmer Springs Ski Area
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 14 cm | 2.1 days |
| July | 16 cm | 2.5 days |
| August | 17 cm | 2.5 days |
| September | 15 cm | 2.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hanmer Springs Ski Area during September (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of September for Hanmer Springs Ski Area is 15 cm. There are typically 2.4 snowy days during this week. Hanmer Springs Ski Area normal weather and snow conditions during the second week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1604m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1871m) is close to the middle elevation of Hanmer Springs Ski Area. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Hanmer Springs Ski Area in the middle of September with a rainy day during this week of September occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 15cm. Daytime temperatures at the middle elevation in Hanmer Springs Ski Area during week two of September usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.0°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.2°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 25km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h two days in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that don't have perfect weather also happen on average one day every second year during this week in any given year.
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Hanmer Springs Ski Area Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hanmer Springs Ski Area and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Hanmer Springs Ski Area are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Hanmer Springs Ski Area are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Hanmer Springs Ski Area are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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