Whakapapa Snow Report
Updated 20 April 2026 02:29 BST
Snow conditions in Whakapapa
Whakapapa Snow Depths and Conditions
Upper Snow Depths
50cm 20in
Lower Snow Depths
40cm 16in
Snow conditions
Whakapapa Ski Area Status
Whakapapa is Open
Whakapapa Lift and Piste state
Lifts Open
1 Lifts
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 20 April 2026 07:48 BST
Powder Possible :- 12cm 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
Recent Snow in Whakapapa
Snow Depths in Whakapapa
Upper slope snow depth remained at a reported 50cm 20in over the past week.
Recent Snowfall
We have no reports of recent snowfall from Whakapapa
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 50cm 20in on the upper slopes.
Snow report updated : 20 Apr 2026 02:29 BST
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Whakapapa Snow Forecast
Snow Forecast by day for Whakapapa
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
Snow Snow
For Forecast detail, see below.
Powder Possible :- 12cm 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
48 Hour Snow Forecast
Top Snow Hi Snow to Max
Mon +1cm varying 2,015m 6,611ft 1,938m 6,358ft
6℃ 42°F Tue +11cm +5in varying 2,030m 6,660ft 1,630m 5,348ft
5℃ 42°F
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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