Sun, snow, sleet, hail, wind - the region has been taking a pounding from some very volatile spring weather.
In Ohakune and Taihape it's been very cold, with fitful snow or sleet. A Whakapapa ski area spokeswoman called Thursday's weather "bizarre".
"The morning was looking quite dreary, then the sun came out and it was a nice day for three hours. Now the winds are picking up and it's been pretty steady snow all day."
The lower slopes of the ski area were closed due to wind during the morning.
There was snow on the road to Whakapapa Village that morning, but it was open to traffic.