Is Whakapapa snowsure?
The snowiest week in Whakapapa is week 1 of August. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 27 cm of snowfall. Check out the Whakapapa Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Whakapapa
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 11 cm | 2.4 days |
| July | 21 cm | 3.2 days |
| August | 22 cm | 3.4 days |
| September | 18 cm | 3.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Whakapapa during September (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of September for Whakapapa is 18 cm. There are typically 3.0 snowy days during this week. Whakapapa prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1962m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1981m) is close to the middle elevation of Whakapapa. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Whakapapa at the start of September but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 18cm. Daytime temperatures at the middle elevation in Whakapapa during week one of September usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.3°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -1.0°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. It can be windy. Light winds (average 29km/h) the majority of the time are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h two or three days per week. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that do not have fresh snowfall occur on average one day every second year during this week every year.
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Whakapapa Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Whakapapa and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Whakapapa are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Whakapapa are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Whakapapa are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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