Whakapapa Snow Forecast (bottom mountain)

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Whakapapa at 1625 m altitude

Issued by Snow-Forecast.com at: 6 pm (local time) / 24 Mar 2023

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Fri 24		Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27			Tuesday 28			Wednesday 29			Thursday 30			Fri 31
PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM

clear	cloudy	some clouds	cloudy	some clouds	light rain	light rain	clear	some clouds	some clouds	some clouds	some clouds	some clouds	rain shwrs	clear	some clouds	clear	some clouds	some clouds	rain shwrs	light rain
W	NW	WNW	W	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WSW	SSE	SE	WSW	WNW	WSW	WSW	W	NNE


—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
—	—	—	—	—	2	2	—	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—	—	—	—	1	4
10	4	7	7	6	7	8	6	9	9	5	8	10	5	7	7	2	6	8	6	6
6	2	5	6	5	7	7	4	6	6	4	6	6	2	4	4	1	4	5	4	6
4	-3	1	3	2	4	4	1	4	3	-1	2	2	-2	2	3	-3	1	2	1	4
46	44	90	89	88	97	94	74	49	60	68	76	56	95	72	57	73	59	44	80	96
3350	3550	3300	3100	3150	3200	3300	3500	3450	3400	3350	3400	3150	2650	3300	2950	3250	2950	2900	2950	3050

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7:23	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:20	-	-	7:19	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:15	-	-	7:14	-	-

Next 0-3 days weather summary:

Light rain (total 4.0mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Next 4-6 days weather summary:

Light rain (total 2.0mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 1°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Whakapapa Snow Conditions

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Bottom snow depth:	0 cm
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Snow History

Week 4 of March has on average:

0.0	Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind.
0.0	Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind.
0.0	Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind.

Whakapapa Snow History

Snowmaking Can Slow But Not Stop Glacier Melt

One idea being tested on several glaciers around the world in recent years has been to use snowmaking to create a layer of artificial snow in an effort to stop melting and even rebuild glaciers. However results of a study into using snowmaking on the Morteratsch glacier which has been running for two years in south-eastern Switzerland have found that while the process can slow melting, it does not stop it, nor does it stabilise the thawing glacier as a whole. In recent years glacial ice has more and more often been exposed to the direct heat of the summer sun as the ‘protective layer’ of winter snow is quickly melted off the ice during the spring. The darker ice

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Other resorts in New Zealand are reporting: powder (0) / good piste (0)

The above table gives the weather forecast for Whakapapa at the specific elevation of 1625 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.

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Visitor Reviews of Whakapapa

Overall 3.3 Based on 40 votes and 56 reviews

Snowsure 3.1
Variety of pistes 3.9
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Bayley from New Zealand writes:
This mountain is one of a kind with the funniest people that arrive to the awesome terrain that can turn on. This mountain is highly demanding but from skiing in other countries I must say I have had some of the best snow of all time, understanding where the snow is coming from is very key to skiing dry and rewarding pow. Both sides of Ruapehu needs to be skied to sunlight / snow direction / wind direction and of course not following the crowds, if all align I can ensure you one of a kind skiing experience. If you are skiing to experience the goods, try and ski with groups and with transceivers, Pinnacles can turn on early morning or arvo. Enjoy and take the experience in.

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Visitor Reviews of Whakapapa

Overall: 3.3 Based on 40 votes and 56 reviews

Snowsure 3.1
Variety of pistes 3.9
Off-piste 4.1
Scenery 4.2
Apres-Ski 2.6
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Bayley from New Zealand writes:

This mountain is one of a kind with the funniest people that arrive to the awesome terrain that can turn on.

This mountain is highly demanding but from skiing in other countries I must say I have had some of the best snow of all time, understanding where the snow is coming from is very key to skiing dry and rewarding pow.

Both sides of Ruapehu needs to be skied to sunlight / snow direction / wind direction and of course not following the crowds, if all align I can ensure you one of a kind skiing experience.

If you are skiing to experience the goods, try and ski with groups and with transceivers, Pinnacles can turn on early morning or arvo.

Enjoy and take the experience in.

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Resort	Snow Depth	Temp. (°C)
Top Lift:	0.0 m	4
Middle Lift:		5
Bottom Lift:	0.0 m	4

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