Click for full report Area Status Snow Base | New Snow (cm)
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

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
Mountain Forecast: 5 Day Forecast
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
Avalanche Advisory: www.avalanche.net.nz
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
BRUCE RD CHAINS OR 4WD
Bruce Road is OPEN with a restriction of chains or 4WD from Carpark 10.
Road Watch: www.aaroadwatch.co.nz
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.

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.

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.

Whakapapa Snow Report Ph: 083 222-182


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