Whakapapa Snow Report
Updated 10 September 2026 05:39 IST
Snow conditions in Whakapapa
Whakapapa Snow Depths and Conditions
Upper Snow Depths
66cm
Lower Snow Depths
81cm
Snow conditions
Whakapapa Ski Area Status
Whakapapa is Open
Whakapapa Lift and Piste state
Lifts Open
6 Lifts
Recent Snow in Whakapapa
Snow Depths in Whakapapa
Upper slope snow depth varied between 66cm and 69cm over the past week.
Recent Snowfall
Reports from Whakapapa indicate that it last snowed :- 3cm on Saturday 5th September.
How old is the snow? When was the last reported snowfall?
We don't know exactly when it last snowed in Whakapapa but our most recent snow report indicated snow depths up to 81cm on the upper slopes.
Snow report updated : 10 Sept 2026 05:39 IST
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Whakapapa Snow Forecast
Snow Forecast by day for Whakapapa
Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We
Snow Snow Snow
For Forecast detail, see below.
Whakapapa has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
48 Hour Snow Forecast
Top Snow Hi Snow to Max
Thu +2cm varying 1,645m
2℃ Fri +3cm 1,630m
4℃
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.
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