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 3, 2026 at 9:03 AM

Slight Snow

L12·H26°F

13.5 mph S

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 4, 2026 at 5:02 AM

	Tue7a	Now	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	Wed12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	Thu12a	1a	2a	3a	4a
Conditions
Temp°F · feels	2414 2212 2112 2111 2011 1910 177 177 166 156 155 134 133 132 131 121 121 131 131 131 131 131 131 142 141 142 164 176 176 177 188 198 199 199 188 168 168 178 179 179 168 167 157 146 136 136
Snowfallin	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Precip chance%	78%	54%	41%	48%	66%	80%	87%	91%	92%	91%	88%	78%	56%	27%	6%	0%	1%	2%	1%	0%	0%	0%	1%	2%	2%	1%	2%	4%	8%	14%	26%	41%	47%	38%	20%	6%	1%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Precipin	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	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	12G50	10G50	9G46	10G46	8G44	10G37	10G40	11G43	10G44	10G45	8G43	8G44	11G52	11G55	12G60	12G63	14G65	14G67	15G68	14G68	14G67	14G67	15G68	16G68	16G68	14G67	14G64	12G61	11G54	11G49	11G45	11G44	10G43	11G42	9G41	6G38	6G35	6G36	6G36	6G34	6G33	6G33	5G31	5G29	4G28	4G27

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7-Day Outlook

7,546 ftUpdated Aug 4, 2026 at 5:02 AMOpen-Meteo

Days 1–7

2.3"

Days 8–14

0.0"

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Tue, Aug 4

Slight Snow

Temp26° / 12°°F

Snow0.4"(100%)

Wind14 mph S

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.