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Whakapapa, New Zealand

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6 Day Weather Forecast for Whakapapa at 1962 m altitude,

issued (local time): 05 am 13 Oct 2008

	Days 0-3 Whakapapa Weather Summary: A dusting of new snow. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 5°C on Mon morning, min -1°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night).									Days 4-6 Whakapapa Weather Summary: Light rain (total 5.0mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sat afternoon. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 3°C on Thu morning, min -4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Fri night, near gales from the WSW by Sat afternoon).
	Mon 13 morn- ing	Mon 13 after- noon	Mon 13 night	Tue 14 morn- ing	Tue 14 after- noon	Tue 14 night	Wed 15 morn- ing	Wed 15 after- noon	Wed 15 night	Thu 16 morn- ing	Thu 16 after- noon	Thu 16 night	Fri 17 morn- ing	Fri 17 after- noon	Fri 17 night	Sat 18 morn- ing	Sat 18 after- noon	Sat 18 night

Wind (km/h)
Summary	snow shwrs	some clouds	snow shwrs	snow shwrs	light snow	snow shwrs	snow shwrs	light snow	snow shwrs	snow shwrs	cloudy	light rain	light rain	light rain	light snow	clear	light snow	clear
Snow cm	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-
Rain mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	3	1	-	-	-	-
Max °C	5	5	0	3	2	0	3	2	1	3	2	2	3	2	1	1	0	-3
Min °C	3	1	-1	2	1	-1	1	1	0	2	2	2	2	2	0	1	-2	-4
WChill °C	3	-2	-5	-1	-3	-5	-2	-4	-6	-4	-4	-4	-5	-4	-6	-6	-11	-14
Freezing level (m)	2150	2350	2150	2100	2300	2100	2100	2250	2300	2350	2400	2450	2600	2600	2400	3100	2000	1000

Sunrise	5:33	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:28	-	-	5:28	-	-	5:26	-	-
Sunset	-	18:34	-	-	18:35	-	-	18:36	-	-	18:37	-	-	18:37	-	-	18:38	-

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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Whakapapa, New Zealand

6 Day Weather Forecast for Whakapapa at 1962 m altitude,

Days 0-3 Whakapapa Weather Summary:

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Visitor Reviews of Whakapapa