Whakapapa Snow Report
Updated 17 September 2026 03:50 BST
Snow conditions in Whakapapa
Whakapapa Snow Depths and Conditions
Upper Snow Depths
67cm 26in
Lower Snow Depths
69cm 27in
Snow conditions
Whakapapa Ski Area Status
Whakapapa is Open
Whakapapa Lift and Piste state
Lifts Open
5 Lifts
Recent Snow in Whakapapa
Snow Depths in Whakapapa
Upper slope snow depth has increased from 66cm 26in to 67cm 26in over the past week.
Recent Snowfall
Reports from Whakapapa indicate that it last snowed :- 3cm 1in 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 69cm 27in on the upper slopes.
Snow report updated : 17 Sept 2026 03:50 BST
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Whakapapa Snow Forecast
Snow Forecast by day for Whakapapa
Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We
Snow 1,768m 5,801ft Snow Snow Snow
For Forecast detail, see below.
Whakapapa has 5cm 2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
48 Hour Snow Forecast
Top Snow Hi Snow to Max
Thu +1cm varying 1,984m 6,509ft 1,768m 5,801ft
5℃ 40°F Fri +1cm 2,045m 6,709ft
7℃ 45°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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