



A dusting of snow on Thu morning. Freezing level rising with drizzle on Thu night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 8°C on Sat afternoon, min 0°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Fri night).
Light rain (total 2.0mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Tue morning).
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Freezing level (m) |
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | ||||||||||||||
AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night |
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light snow | light snow | light snow | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds |
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- | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
-8 | -5 | -5 | -2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
94 | 86 | 75 | 74 | 66 | 83 | 63 | 58 | 60 | 80 | 70 | 46 | 58 | 70 | 44 | 37 | 37 | 48 | 46 | 39 | 69 |
1900 | 2150 | 2350 | 3100 | 2950 | 2950 | 3350 | 3450 | 3450 | 4100 | 3950 | 4200 | 3900 | 4050 | 4250 | 4100 | 4050 | 4400 | 4350 | 4350 | 4350 |
6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
- | 8:42 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:37 | - |


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Latest snow reports near Whakapapa:
Whakapapa Snow Conditions
Top snow depth: | — |
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Bottom snow depth: | — |
Fresh snowfall depth: | 3 cm |
Last snowfall: | 20 Jan 2021 |
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Snow History
Week 3 of January has on average:
0.0 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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0.0 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
0.0 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
Whakapapa Forecast Snowfall
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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.
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Visitor Reviews of Whakapapa
Overall 3.3 Based on 39 votes and 54 reviews
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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.
Visitor Reviews of Whakapapa
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.