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6 Day Weather Forecast for Whakapapa at 1962 m altitude,

issued (local time): 05 am 08 Sep 2008
 

Days 0-3 Whakapapa Weather Summary:

Moderate rain (total 14.0mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon giving way to a moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Wed night. . Freeze-thaw conditions (max 3°C on Mon afternoon, min -3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Whakapapa Weather Summary:

A dusting of new snow. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Sat afternoon, min -5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night).
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Summary rain shwrs light rain rain shwrs light rain some clouds snow shwrs light snow snow shwrs snow shwrs light snow snow shwrs snow shwrs snow shwrs snow shwrs snow shwrs clear clear clear
Snow cm - - - - - 1 2 1 7 1 1 - - - - - - -
Rain mm 2 4 4 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Max °C 2 3 3 3 0 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -1 -3 -3 -3 -4 -1 0 -2
Min °C 2 2 2 2 -1 -3 -2 -3 -3 -2 -2 -5 -3 -3 -5 -2 -2 -5
WChill °C -6 -6 -5 -5 -8 -12 -10 -11 -12 -10 -10 -14 -11 -11 -13 -8 -8 -10
Freezing level (m) 3100 3050 2750 2600 2100 1700 1600 1650 1750 1750 1700 1450 1350 1450 1150 1400 1600 2050
Whakapapa freezing level scale Whakapapa freezing level
Sunrise 6:30 - - 6:28 - - 6:26 - - 6:24 - - 6:22 - - 6:22 - -
Sunset - 18:00 - - 18:01 - - 18:02 - - 18:04 - - 18:05 - - 18:06 -

The above table gives the weather forecast for Whakapapa at the specific elevation of 1962 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Whakapapa. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of New Zealand. Click here to read further information on freezing levels and how we forecast our temperatures.

Visitor Reviews of Whakapapa


Olly from NEW ZEALAND writes:

I think you will find that every 5 years or so, you can ski to the Chateau, I did it about 2 weeks ago.
What Whakapapa does offer is some pretty intense terrain, if you have the skills and knowledge to ski it. I have skied in many places across the world, and even though it may not as good as many of those resorts, in my mind, Whakapapa is the best resort in New Zealand (on its day)
Treble Cone has amazing snow, but over the last few years I have had several powder (actual powder) days that would better TC, with the advantage of much more terrain.
You are right about the 1m to cover the rocks, but its been 3 years since we haven't had enough, ever heard of weather cycles? Hear about how bad the season was on the east coast of the states last year?
I encourage you to go skiing soon, it's insane down there.

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2008-08-29

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