Whakapapa Snow Report

Updated 21 July 2026 07:50 NZST

Snow conditions in Whakapapa

Whakapapa Snow Depths and Conditions
Upper Snow Depths	16cm
Lower Snow Depths	39cm
Snow conditions

Whakapapa Ski Area Status

Whakapapa is Open

Whakapapa Lift and Piste state
Lifts Open	5 Lifts

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 22 July 2026 00:47 NZST

Powder Possible :- 22cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 4 days.

Recent Snow in Whakapapa

Snow Depths in Whakapapa

Upper slope snow depth has increased from 11cm to 16cm over the past week.

Recent Snowfall

We have no reports of recent snowfall from Whakapapa

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 39cm on the upper slopes.

Snow report updated : 21 Jul 2026 07:50 NZST

Whakapapa Snow Forecast

For Forecast detail, see below.

Powder Possible :- 22cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 4 days.

48 Hour Snow Forecast
	Top	Snow Hi	Snow to	Max Town
Tue				3℃
Wed				4℃

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.

Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	Mo

			Snow to base	Snow to base	Snow to base	Snow to base