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THU FRI SAT SUN MON
Whakapapa
Open
350
 Mixed  Mixed  Wind/Cloud  Snow  Wind/Cloud
Turoa
Open
455
 Mixed  Mixed  Snow  Snow  Snow
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WHAKAPAPA
Updated Wed 20 August 07:48 AM
Ski Area is OPEN from 9am to 4pm
 
TUROA
Updated Wed 20 August 02:36 PM
Lift facilities open 9am - 4pm
Conditions are current at time of reporting and can change quickly
WEATHER
We have a fantastic blue sky day here at Whakapapa, the one we've been waiting for! Please dress warmly as it is very cold at present.
Lower Mountain Upper Mountain
Wind: Light Southwesterly Moderate Southwesterly
Vis: Unlimited Unlimited
Temp: -4.0°C -7.0°C
 
WEATHER
Cloud has encroached the upper reaches of the ski area and has reduced visibility.
Lower Mountain Upper Mountain
Wind: Calm Light Southerly
Vis: 1000m - Unlimited 200m - 500m
Temp: 0.0°C -3.0°C
SNOW
Packed powder on trail with lots of freshies off trail. The cold temperatures have kept the snow in pristine condition.

Base (Upper Mountain): 350cm
New Snow: 0cm
 
SNOW
Packed powder on trail, powder off trail. The cold temps have kept the snow pristine.

Base (Upper Mountain): 455cm
New Snow: 0cm
FACILITIES OPERATING
Lower Mountain
Happy Valley Beginners: Open
Rockgarden Chair: Open
Centennial Chair: Open
Hut Flat Tow: Closed
Upper Mountain
Waterfall Express Chair: Open
Waterfall T-Bar: Open
Valley T-Bar: Open
Moro Terrain Park: Open
Knoll Ridge T-Bar: Open
West Ridge Chair: On hold
Far West T-Bar: Closed
 
FACILITIES OPERATING
Lower Mountain
Alpine Meadow Beginners: Open
Wintergarden Platter: Open
Parklane Chair: Open
Upper Mountain
Movenpick Chair: Open
Giant Chair: Open
High Flyer Chair: Open
Jumbo T-Bar: Closed
High Noon Express: Open
Moro Terrain Park: Open: W/Garden only
BRUCE RD CHAINS OR 4WD
Bruce Road is OPEN with a restriction of chains or 4WD from Carpark 10.
 
MOUNTAIN RD OPEN
Drive with caution frosty areas.
INFORMATION
Lift facilities will OPEN from 9:00am. The West Ridge Chair in ON HOLD due to a power fault, we hope to have this open once this has been repaired. Work is continuing on digging out the Far West T-Bar, which will be CLOSED all day.

West Ridge Cafe and toilets will be CLOSED due the power fault.

 
INFORMATION
Lift facilities are OPEN.

The High Flyer is ON HOLD to complete digging out we expect this to be completed by 12pm. The Wintergarden Terrain Park is OPEN. The medium and large parks are being rebuilt.

MOUNTAIN PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Come and check out our new mid-week refresher and short break deals, you can choose a two or three day package which includes All Mountain lift passes and a private lesson. Prices start from just $149.

 
MOUNTAIN PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Get up early for coffee and breakfast this morning at the Alpine Cafe.

EVENTS
The Coca-Cola Rock the Mountain Fireworks Spectacular will be this Saturday, the 23rd of August at the Top of the Bruce Plaza! AMI Avalanche Awareness weekend has been postponed and will now be held on Saturday 30th of August at Whakapapa and Sunday 31st at Turoa.

 
EVENTS
The Salomon Lindauer Ladies please meet at 9.45am @ the Wintergarden. AMI Avalanche Awareness weekend has been postponed and will now be held on Saturday 30th of August at Whakapapa and Sunday 31st at Turoa. Moro Frestyle Series Rome Dynastar Boarder/Skier X is being held this Saturday in the Why Nots.

Whakapapa Snow Report Ph: 083 222-182   Turoa Snow Report Ph: 083 222-180


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