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Whakapapa Snow Report
Updated 11 September 2026 21:24 CDT
Snow conditions in Whakapapa
Whakapapa Snow Depths and Conditions
Upper Snow Depths
67cm
Lower Snow Depths
81cm
Snow conditions
Snow in last 7 days
+10cm
Whakapapa Ski Area Status
Whakapapa is Open
Whakapapa Lift and Piste state
Lifts Open
9 Lifts
Recent Snow in Whakapapa
Snow Depths in Whakapapa
Upper slope snow depth has increased from 66cm to 67cm over the past week.
Recent Snowfall
Reports from Whakapapa indicate that it last snowed :- 3cm on Saturday 5th September.
When did it last snow in Whakapapa?
How old is the snow? When was the last reported snowfall?
Whakapapa reported 10cm fresh snow falling in the last 7 days.
Snow report updated : 11 Sep 2026 21:24 CDT
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Whakapapa Snow Forecast
Snow Forecast by day for Whakapapa
Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr
Snow to base Snow to 1,645m Snow to base
For Forecast detail, see below.
Whakapapa has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
48 Hour Snow Forecast
Top Snow Hi Snow to Max Town
Sat 1,630m
5℃
Sun +3cm varying 1,968m to 1,630m
6℃
More Snow Forecast Detail:- 7 Day Snow Forecast 48 Hour Snow Forecast
Off-Piste Safety in Whakapapa
Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Whakapapa, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.
Improved Forecasts for 2025
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Improved Snowfall prediction
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