Whakapapa 16-day snow forecast
Two snow episodes are expected at Whakapapa over the next 16 days. From Friday 30 the trend points to more snow, still with low reliability.
New snow · 16 days7cmTop, 2,300 m
Best daySat 31 · 3 cm
Lowest snow line1,100 m · Sat 31
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 2,300 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 2,300 m | Mid 2,000 m | Base 1,630 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,900 m | 4° / 6° | SW 24 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,700 m | 4° / 5° | SW 25 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 3,100 m | 5° / 7° | SW 29 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 3,100 m | 6° / 7° | SW 22 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,800 m | 6° / 7° | W 17 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 3,100 m | 5° / 6° | W 32 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,800 m | 3° / 5° | W 38 km/h |
| Monday 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 3,500 m | 4° / 6° | W 41 km/h |
| Tuesday 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 3,500 m | 5° / 7° | NW 50 km/h |
| Wednesday 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,800 m | 5° / 6° | NW 64 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 2,700 m | 2° / 5° | NW 61 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 2 | 1 | 0 | 45% | 1,600 m | −3° / 2° | W 52 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 3 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 1,100 m | −5° / 1° | S 27 km/h |
| Sunday 1trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,000 m | 2° / 4° | W 46 km/h |
| Monday 2trend | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25% | 2,200 m | 1° / 2° | W 48 km/h |
| Tuesday 3trend | 2 | 0 | 0 | 40% | 2,200 m | 1° / 3° | SW 47 km/h |
Snow at Whakapapa: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at Whakapapa?
The next snowfall starts on Friday 30 October. The heaviest day will be Saturday 31, with about 3 cm up top and the snow line at 1,100 m.
How much snow will fall at Whakapapa this week?
No snow is expected at Whakapapa between Monday 19 and Sunday 25.
How reliable is a 16-day snow forecast?
The first 5 days are fairly reliable. Days 6 to 10 are a guide, and days 11 to 16 only show the trend: they can change a lot from one day to the next.
What will the snow line be at Whakapapa?
The snow line will drop to about 1,100 m on Saturday 31. On the other snowy days it will range between 1,600 and 2,200 m.
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