Ruapehu Reports. Turoa will open at 9.00am. At present there is...
dodge — 10. September 2010 - 7:47

Ruapehu Reports. Turoa will open at 9.00am. At present there is 50-100 metres visibility with a moderate NW wind. All facilities will open bar the highnoon. Visibility must improve before upper moutain can be opened. Conditions underfoot are soft on-trail and variable off-trail. There has been a light dusting of snow over night. Conditions are set to improve during the day.
Lower Mountain Alpine Meadow Beginners:Whakapapa will open at 8.30am. At present there is 50-100 metres visibility. Conditions are soft on an off-trail. Upper west side facilities will be on-hold untill conditions improve. It is soft on and off trail. Conditions are set to imrpove during the day.
Lower Mountain Happy Valley Beginners:Mt Ruapehu Ski reports Turoa is shut for the day due to poor...
dodge — 7. September 2010 - 7:56

Mt Ruapehu Ski reports Turoa is shut for the day due to poor weather condtions. They have lost 10cm of snow due to rain fall in the past 24 hrs. More snow is predicted. It even snowing up top right now.
Whakapapa will open at 8.30am. At present they have rain showers on the Lower Mountain and snow showers on the Upper Mountain.There is a modeate to strong SW wind. Visibility is 500-1000 metres. It is soft on and off trail due to rain grooming. Low light lenses are recommended to increase visibility. Take care off trail as rocks may be exposed.
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