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Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 4th July 2025

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 15 days from 4 July.

Updated 03 July 2025 13:39 PDT.

Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected11 July
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days2in

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 52°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 52°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.

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

Mount Ruapehu Snow Report

Snow report from Whakapapa (near Mount Ruapehu)

Whakapapa Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths4in
Lower Snow Depths7in
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open

Ski area reported to be open, with 1 lifts running.

Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu from OpenMeteo
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
WindNW F2NE F4
7,546ft
40°F
Lt Rain
38°F
Lt Rain
40°F
Clear
33°F
Clear
35°F
Clear
35°F
Cloud
37°F
Lt Rain
NW F3NE F3
6,439ft
48°F
Cloud
44°F
Cloud
41°F
Mixed
38°F
Fair
39°F
Clear
46°F
Cloud
48°F
Lt Rain
NW F3NE F3
5,331ft
52°F
Cloud
48°F
Cloud
45°F
Mixed
42°F
Fair
43°F
Clear
50°F
Cloud
52°F
Lt Rain
Snow Line

varying 7,477ft
to 7,313ft

Max Town52°F48°F45°F42°F43°F50°F52°F
Min Town44°F39°F29°F29°F28°F41°F48°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 52°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 52°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.

Max 48°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

StormShwrsCloudMixed

Thunderstorms first, rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 45°F
Min 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFairCloud

Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.

Max 42°F
Min 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedFairFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

Max 43°F
Min 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 43°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

MixedClearFreeze FogCloud

Clear spells first, clear sky then freezing fog, cloudy later.

Max 50°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
09

New Snow

ShwrsShwrsCloudCloud

Rain showers early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,477ft to 7,313ft, with rain below.

Max 52°F
Min 48°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 48°F to daytime highs around 52°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy, clear spells, light rain later.

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 13:39 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Ruapehu
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Whakapapa-2in

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.