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Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 31st May 2025

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Mount Ruapehu Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand for 16 days from 31 May.

Updated 31 May 2025 05:38 PDT.

Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 June
Next Snow Amount6in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days21in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Ruapehu.

Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu

Max 41°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedMixed

Clear spells.

Mount Ruapehu has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu from OpenMeteo
Sat
31
Sun
01
Mon
02
Tue
03
Wed
04
Thu
05
Fri
06
WindSW F5SW F3W F3SW F3W F4SE F5
7,546ft
32°F
Mixed
31°F
Mixed
32°F
Mixed
33°F
Cloud
39°F
Lt Rain
34°F
Fog
31°F
Light Snow
+8in
W F4W F3W F3NW F4NW F4SE F4
6,439ft
37°F
Mixed
36°F
Mixed
38°F
Mixed
41°F
Mixed
46°F
Cloud
40°F
Mixed
33°F
Light Snow
+6in
W F4W F3W F3NW F4NW F4SE F4
5,331ft
41°F
Mixed
40°F
Mixed
42°F
Mixed
45°F
Mixed
50°F
Cloud
44°F
Fog
37°F
Snow
+5in
Snow Line

varying 6,722ft
to 6,657ft

varying 6,624ft
to 5,331ft

Max Town41°F40°F42°F45°F50°F44°F37°F
Min Town36°F35°F36°F39°F41°F35°F28°F

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Mount Ruapehu Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 41°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedMixed

Clear spells.

Max 40°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
01

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 42°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

CloudClearMixedMixed

Cloudy, clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 45°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
03

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 50°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 50°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
04

Snow unlikely

RainCloudLt RainMixed

Rain first, cloudy then light rain, clear spells later.

Max 44°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
05

Snow unlikely

MixedFogFogFog

Clear spells early, then fog later.

Max 37°F
Min 28°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 37°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
06

5in to 8in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowSnowSnow

Light snow at altitude, light snow, heavy snow showers later.

Snow Line from 6,624ft to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Mount Ruapehu, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 05:38 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Ruapehu
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Whakapapa-22in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Ruapehu

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Ruapehu, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Ruapehu, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Mount Ruapehu is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Mount Ruapehu will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Mount Ruapehu for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.