Whakapapa Snow Report

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Get the latest Whakapapa snow report — real-time snowfall, snow depth, and mountain weather for this North Island resort, spanning 1630m to 2300m in elevation.

Whakapapa Snow Report

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7,546 ftUpdated Aug 8, 2026 at 9:03 AM

Overcast

L21·H31°F

5.4 mph N

Last 24h

Last 48h

Last 7 days

Base depth

Season total0 "· closes Oct 11

Snow: Resort Snow Report · Weather: Open-Meteo

Hour by Hour

Next 46 hours· Updated Aug 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM

	Sat7p	Now	9p	10p	11p	Sun12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	Mon12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p
Conditions
Temp°F · feels	2519 2519 2418 2418 2417 2517 2517 2517 2517 2517 2616 2616 2716 2718 2819 2921 2822 2923 3123 3022 3023 3022 2922 2923 2923 2822 2721 2620 2620 2619 2619 2519 2619 2620 2620 2719 2619 2619 2719 2719 2921 3022 3123 3123 3123 2922
Snowfallin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0.2	0	0	0.0	0	0.2	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Precip chance%	0%	0%	0%	2%	4%	10%	20%	34%	47%	60%	74%	84%	90%	94%	96%	98%	99%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	94%	78%	56%	39%	33%	31%	31%	29%	29%	31%	40%	52%	57%	48%	32%	25%	35%	53%	69%	79%	87%	90%	86%
Precipin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Wind / gustmph	4G26	4G26	4G27	4G28	5G30	6G32	7G36	8G41	8G42	9G48	12G56	14G63	14G64	11G64	12G62	7G58	6G47	7G46	9G45	10G46	7G41	9G40	8G40	5G36	4G27	4G24	3G24	3G23	2G23	3G23	4G25	3G25	4G28	5G30	5G32	6G35	6G35	7G37	8G37	9G39	8G37	8G36	8G34	8G35	8G34	7G34

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7-Day Outlook

7,546 ftUpdated Aug 8, 2026 at 5:02 PMOpen-Meteo

Days 1–7

0.6"

Days 8–14

18"

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Sat, Aug 8

Overcast

Temp31° / 21°°F

Snow0.0"(10%)

Wind5 mph N

Understanding the Snow Report

Snow Measurements

Our snow reports measure snowfall in centimeters over multiple time windows — last 24 hours, last 7 days, and the season total. Base depth reflects accumulation at the 1630m base area, while summit depth captures conditions 670m higher at 2300m, where snow typically stays colder and lingers longer. Imperial conversions are shown alongside for convenience.

Weather Conditions

Current weather conditions affect snow quality. Cold temperatures with low wind typically preserve snow quality, while warm temperatures or rain can impact conditions negatively — something worth watching closely at Whakapapa's 1630m base elevation, where temperatures run milder than the summit.

Data Sources

Snowfall and depth figures for Whakapapa come from official mountain sources; weather and outlook data comes from independent forecasting services. The mountain is served by 13 lifts, including 3 quad chairlifts and a gondola.

When to Check

The biggest swings usually happen right after a storm. Check Whakapapa's report in the morning for the freshest numbers, and again in the afternoon as conditions evolve. With Whakapapa's season running from June 27, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026, checking daily during a storm cycle gives you the clearest read on new snow.