Whakapapa Snow Report

Updated 11 August 2026 07:29 NZST

Snow conditions in Whakapapa

Whakapapa Snow Depths and Conditions
Upper Snow Depths	75cm
Lower Snow Depths	94cm
Snow conditions

Whakapapa Ski Area Status

Whakapapa is Open

Whakapapa Lift and Piste state
Lifts Open	7 Lifts

Recent Snow in Whakapapa

Snow Depths in Whakapapa

Upper slope snow depth remained at a reported 75cm over the past week.

Recent Snowfall

Reports from Whakapapa indicate that it last snowed :- 27cm on Thursday 30^th July.

When did it last snow in 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 94cm on the upper slopes.

Snow report updated : 11 Aug 2026 07:29 NZST

Whakapapa Snow Forecast

For Forecast detail, see below.

Whakapapa has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

48 Hour Snow Forecast
	Top	Snow Hi	Snow to	Max Town
Tue				6℃
Wed			1,630m	2℃

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.