Whakapapa Weather
Weather Forecast for Whakapapa ( 1,630m to 2,300m 5,348ft to 7,546ft )
Weather Outlook from 4 July.
Whakapapa Forecast
See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.
Whakapapa Weather Forecast updated at 13:43 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Long-range Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
35cm 14in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,830m 6,004ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 04 July 2026 16:42 UTC
Powder Possible :- 13cm 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
Whakapapa Daily Weather Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 04 |  | Fair. | Max 2℃ 35°F Min -1℃ 30°F |
| Sun 05 |  | 2cm to 10cm 1in to 4in New Snow | Max 4℃ 38°F Min 0℃ 32°F |
| Mon 06 |  | 7cm to 10cm 3in to 4in New Snow | Max 1℃ 34°F Min -1℃ 30°F |
| Tue 07 |  | Clear sky. | Max 3℃ 38°F Min -3℃ 27°F |
| Wed 08 | | Clear sky. | Max 5℃ 40°F Min -1℃ 30°F |
| Thu 09 |  | 12cm 5in New Snow | Max 1℃ 34°F Min -1℃ 30°F |
| Fri 10 |  | 2cm 1in New Snow | Max -1℃ 30°F Min -4℃ 24°F |
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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This Snow Forecast for Whakapapa, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Whakapapa, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Whakapapa Weather Forecast updated at 13:43 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Current Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Whakapapa.For more information about this New Zealand Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Whakapapa .
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.