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Whakapapa

Ruapehu - Inside The Crater, Turoa

Turoa

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Resorts > New Zealand (42) > Whakapapa

6 Day Weather Forecast for Whakapapa at 1962 m altitude

issued: 11pm 20 May 2013 (local time)
Previous weeks

Days 0-3 Whakapapa Weather Summary:

Mostly dry. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 2°C on Mon night, min -1°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Whakapapa Weather Summary:

Heavy rain (total 22.0mm), mainly falling Sat night. Becoming colder with a light covering of snow, mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 4°C on Sat night, min -4°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, severe gales from the W by Sun afternoon).
Mon Tuesday 21 Wednesday 22 Thursday 23 Friday 24 Saturday 25 Sun
night AM PM night AM PM night AM PM night AM PM night AM PM night AM PM
 
partially cloudy
cloudy
partially cloudy
snow showers
partially cloudy
clear
snow showers
snow showers
clear
partially cloudy
clear
clear
clear
partially cloudy
light snow
heavy rain
snow showers
snow showers
Wind (km/h)
10 NNW10
15 N15
15 N15
25 NNW25
20 NW20
20 NW20
25 NW25
15 W15
20 SW20
20 SW20
15 S15
5 SSW5
10 NW10
30 NNW30
35 N35
35 NNW35
45 W45
75 WNW75
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Snow cm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - 4
Rain mm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22 - -
Max °C 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 0 0 -1 -2 0 0 1 2 4 2 1
Min °C 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 -1 -1 -3 -2 -1 0 1 1 2 1 -4
WChill °C 0 -2 -2 -5 -4 -4 -5 -6 -7 -9 -7 -4 -3 -5 -6 -5 -7 -15
Freezing level (m) 2300 2200 2250 2300 2100 2150 2200 1900 1950 1800 1550 1750 1950 2200 2200 2700 2700 2150
Whakapapa freezing level scale
snowy slope Whakapapa freezing level
Sunrise - 7:18 - - 7:20 - - 7:20 - - 7:20 - - 7:22 - - 7:22 -
Sunset - - 17:08 - - 17:07 - - 17:07 - - 17:07 - - 17:06 - - 17:05
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.
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Visitor Reviews of Whakapapa


Robert from New Zealand writes:

I came to skiing late in life and I LOVE (!) Ruapehu. This is my 10th season. There is usually heaps of snow right through to October and a good variety of runs to choose from.

Just 4 hours from both major cities with comfortable budget priced accommodation available.

I prefer Whakapapa to Turoa because the weather is more reliable and there seems to be less ice around. I remember the big (4m+) snow of 2008 when you could hardly see some of the mountain lodges. In snow like this there are places where a beginner/intermediate can get a confidence boost: Broadbents (Turoa) and Tennants Valley (Whaka). Far West (Whaka) is nice but beware of ice.

The "road" at the bottom of Clarry's Track, Turoa is where inexperienced skiers and boarders must use, so out of control riders need serious management. This was by-passed this year with an excellent chute under the chair-line, landing you right at the base of the lowest chairs.

One grumble is the uphill slog from the Centennial chair to the lower mountain runs. Not so bad in a tail wind!

A great feature of both fields is the free season pass for 70-year-olds. I'm going on 69 now and living for that day!

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