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Last Snowfall
Sep 20
1d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
5cm
7-Day Forecast
39cm
Snow Depth
67cm
Resort reportedPowder Days
9
2026 season
Bluebird Days
2
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · September 20, 2026 · How we forecast →
Snowfall on the way for Whakapapa this weekend
We're expecting a total of about 12cm of new snow over the next few days, with the biggest day on Sunday. After a quiet Monday, there's a bit more snow on Tuesday.
Short-Term Forecast
Starting with 3cm of fresh snow in the last 24 hours, we're looking at 7.6cm on Sunday, which will be the highlight of this stretch. Monday will be quiet with no new snow, but we can expect around 4cm on Tuesday. This round wraps up after Tuesday, leaving us with a total of about 12cm.
Extended Forecast
After Tuesday, the week looks to quiet down significantly with low confidence in any further snow. It seems we might have a calm stretch ahead. Keep an eye on Tuesday for the best conditions.
Yesterday: Snow on the way, with Sunday as the highlight.
Good conditions - book with confidence.
Whakapapa currently has a snow depth of 67cm, with overcast conditions and a chilly temperature of -2°C. While only 5cm of new snow has fallen in the past week, the upcoming 14-day forecast suggests an average of 68cm, indicating potential for more fresh powder soon.
AI-generated summaryDepth
67cm depth — good coverage on most runs.
Recent
In the past week, 5cm of new snow has accumulated.
Forecast
39cm in the next 7 days.
Historic
So far this season, the snow total of 99cm is slightly above the 5-year average of 98cm.
Data updated Mon, Sep 21, 08:05 PM UTC
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Sep 21, 08:05 PM UTC
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
No update — No recent update — unconfirmed, not an all-clear
Nothing is being reported on the highways SnowSure watches near Whakapapa, but none of those feeds carries a timestamp we can read — treat that as unconfirmed, not an all-clear. Check the official map yourself before you commit to the drive. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.
SnowSure take from the live 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
Whakapapa Webcams
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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 67 cm (26 in).
- How many lifts are open at Whakapapa?
- Whakapapa currently has 8 of 12 lifts open.
- When did it last snow at Whakapapa?
- The most recent snowfall at Whakapapa was on 2026-09-20.
