Thursday 28 Aug 2008
	SNOW REPORTS

WHAKAPAPA Updated 06:21 AM Ski Area is OPEN from 8:30am to 4pm		TUROA Updated 11:25 AM Lift facilities open 9am - 4pm
Conditions are current at time of reporting and can change quickly
WEATHER It is a clear blue sky day here at Whakapapa! The forecast is looking good for fine weather right throughout the weekend. Lower Mountain Upper Mountain Wind: Light Southerly Light/Mod Southerly Vis: Unlimited Unlimited Temp: 0.0°C -2.0°C		WEATHER The wind has started to ease back but there is a slight chill in the air. The sun is out, we have a bluebird day and it will warm up for an awesome afternoon. Lower Mountain Upper Mountain Wind: Light Southeasterly Light - Moderate Southeasterly Vis: Unlimited Unlimited Temp: 3.0°C -1.0°C
SNOW Machine packed on trail, variable off trail. Base (Upper Mountain): 350cm New Snow: 0cm		SNOW Hard packed on trail and icy off trail. This will soften throughout the day for some great skiing and riding. The snowstake has been confirmed as reading 475cms. Base (Upper Mountain): 475cm New Snow: 0cm
FACILITIES OPERATING Lower Mountain Happy Valley Beginners: Open Rockgarden Chair: Open Centennial Chair: Open Hut Flat Tow: Open 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: Open Far West T-Bar: Open		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: Work in progress High Noon Express: Open Moro Terrain Park: Open
BRUCE RD OPEN Take care - Black ice from Whakapapa Village.		MOUNTAIN RD OPEN
INFORMATION Lift facilities here at Whakapapa will OPEN from 8:30am.		INFORMATION Lift facilities are OPEN. The High Noon Express is now OPEN.
MOUNTAIN PRODUCTS & SERVICES Contact Snow School for a private lesson or adult workshop. Or if you're just learning look into the Discover or Next Step packages.		MOUNTAIN PRODUCTS & SERVICES Head up to the Alpine Bar & Cafe for one of their famous big breakfasts. See our friendly team in Rentals for all your on mountain ski and snowboard requirements.
EVENTS AMI Avalanche Awareness Weekend is on this weekend! Come and meet the AMI Icepack Rescue Dogs at Hut Flat from 10am - 2pm. Join in the kids' treasure hunt, win prizes and learn how to use an avalanche beacon. The Mapei Junior Race is on Saturday 30th August.		EVENTS The Fire Service GS is delayed until 12pm, location: Big Bowl. Jagermeister Snowboard Masters BoaderX is on this Saturday. Training day tomorrow with Ross Lind Mitchell, Dan Fountain and Richard Hunt. Check out the Events Channel on our website or call Customer Services for more info.
Whakapapa Snow Report Ph: 083 222-182		Turoa Snow Report Ph: 083 222-180

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