🇳🇿 Whakapapa Snow Forecast

Issued: 20 May 2026Next 6 days: 117cm fresh snowSnow depth: 280cm top / 200cm bottom

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Current Conditions - Perfect

Lift	Weather	Temp	Wind	Snow Depth
Top (2300m)		-2°C	0 km/h	280cm
Bottom (1625m)		1°C	2 km/h	200cm

Next 3 Days

Exceptional conditions ahead for Whakapapa! Expect 55cm of fresh powder over the next three days. Temperatures will remain well below freezing, ensuring perfect snow preservation. Light winds make for ideal skiing conditions.

Days 4–6

The outstanding weather continues with an additional 62cm of snowfall expected. Night-time snow showers will replenish the pistes beautifully, while days remain crisp and clear. Base depth continues to build impressively.

Extended Outlook

The long-range forecast for Whakapapa looks absolutely phenomenal. Consistent snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, and calm winds will persist. Snow depth at the summit is an impressive 280cm. Simply world-class conditions!

6-Day Forecast	Wed 20 May			Thu 21 May			Fri 22 May			Sat 23 May			Sun 24 May			Mon 25 May
6-Day Forecast	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night
Weather
Summary	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow
Wind (km/h)	0	0	2	1	2	0	1	2	3	0	3	3	1	0	0	3	2	0
Snow (cm)	—	—	19	—	—	17	—	—	19	—	—	18	—	—	27	—	—	17
Rain (mm)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Max Temp (°C)	-2	-1	-3	-1	-2	-3	0	0	-2	-2	-2	-2	-2	-2	-3	-2	0	-4
Min Temp (°C)	-4	-4	-4	-4	-5	-5	-3	-4	-5	-4	-5	-3	-3	-4	-5	-6	-5	-5
Wind Chill (°C)	-4	-6	-6	-6	-7	-6	-5	-6	-5	-6	-6	-5	-3	-6	-5	-6	-7	-6
Humidity (%)	40	38	40	40	42	48	30	33	44	35	50	41	48	48	48	47	31	35
Freeze Lvl (m)	316	53	301	56	488	314	263	464	401	324	103	218	10	151	255	96	167	66

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