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Whakapapa Snow Report
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Last Snowfall
Oct 31
Past 24 Hours
4cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
5cm
Past 10 Days
5cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
3cm
Resort reportedPowder Days
10
2026 season
Bluebird Days
2
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · October 31, 2026 · How we forecast →
0cm forecast over the next 7 days
Whakapapa is looking at 0.2cm over the next 7 days, with the biggest day on Monday.
Short-Term Forecast
The multi-model blend shows 0.2cm over the next 72 hours (Saturday 0cm, Sunday 0cm, Monday 0.2cm). The biggest day is Monday at 0.2cm.
Extended Forecast
The 7-day window totals 0.2cm. Models disagree by 0.7cm on the window total (6.6 models contributing on average), so treat the figures as a range rather than a promise. Best window: Monday.
Yesterday: 32cm forecast over the next 7 days
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Whakapapa is currently experiencing partly cloudy conditions with a snow depth of 3cm. The resort has received 3cm of new snow in the past week, maintaining a season total of 119cm, which is 94% of the 5-year average for this time of year.
AI-generated summaryDepth
3cm depth — upper mountain may be better.
Recent
In the last week, there has been a total of 3cm of snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible this week.
Historic
This season-to-date is 94% of the 5-year average, which is 127cm.
Data updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:06 PM UTC
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 11:06 PM UTC
Terrain Open
- Lifts1 / 12
- Runs0 / 61
0% of terrain open
Ops signals
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
Whakapapa Season Snowfall
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Getting There
Drive times & access
3 cameras nearby
Drive conditions
Quiet — No restrictions, and the resort is out of its season
No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Whakapapa. Whakapapa is outside its season, so these are out-of-season readings, not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.
SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.
Highway cameras near Whakapapa
Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via NZTA. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.
Live Conditions
Webcams & Proof of Powder
6 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage
Frequently asked questions about Whakapapa
- Did it snow at Whakapapa in the last 24 hours?
- No new snow has been reported at Whakapapa in the last 24 hours.
- How much snow is on the ground at Whakapapa?
- The current reported snow depth at Whakapapa is 3 cm (1 in).
- How many lifts are open at Whakapapa?
- Whakapapa currently has 1 of 12 lifts open.
- When did it last snow at Whakapapa?
- The most recent snowfall at Whakapapa was on 2026-10-31.
