Natural snow in June
Whakapapa (Mt Ruapehu) snow in June
June is hit and miss for natural snow at Whakapapa (Mt Ruapehu): mid-mountain was snow-sure in only 13 of the last 30 winters.
Questions
Is there snow in Whakapapa (Mt Ruapehu) in June?
Sometimes. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 62% of June days over the last 30 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late June for snow at Whakapapa (Mt Ruapehu)?
Late June has been surer: 74% against 49% at mid-mountain.
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Whakapapa (Mt Ruapehu) in June?
13 of the last 30. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of June days. Thirty winters show how much one season differs from the next; how winters have changed is covered by the long record.
Does this include snowmaking?
No. These figures are modelled natural snow only, so groomed pistes often ski better than this.