Natural snow in October
Whakapapa (Mt Ruapehu) snow in October
October is usually good for natural snow at Whakapapa (Mt Ruapehu): mid-mountain was snow-sure in 23 of the last 30 winters.
Questions
Is there snow in Whakapapa (Mt Ruapehu) in October?
Usually. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 90% of October days over the last 30 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late October for snow at Whakapapa (Mt Ruapehu)?
Early October has been surer: 97% against 83% at mid-mountain.
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Whakapapa (Mt Ruapehu) in October?
23 of the last 30. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of October 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.