Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 30 May 2026 05:43 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 30 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?
| Next Snow Expected | 7 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | - |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 45°F
Min 34°F
1in New Snow
Snow Line from 6,745ft to 5,633ft, with rain below.
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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 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
Sat
30
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
31
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 44°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
01
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, drizzle then rain showers, rain later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
02
Snow unlikely
Light rain, light drizzle, fair later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
03
New Snow
Light drizzle first, cloudy then clear spells, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 6,745ft to 6,089ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
04
New Snow
Light rain, drizzle, heavy drizzle later.
Snow Line from 6,693ft to 5,633ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 43°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
05
Snow unlikely
Light rain, heavy drizzle, light rain later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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 05:43 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | - | 2in |
Snow Reliability
Mount Ruapehu generally enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 1 to 2 meters during the season. For the latest snow information, be sure to check J2Ski for updates.