Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 August 2026 23:50 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 3 August.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?
| Next Snow Expected | 3 August |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 9in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 33°F
Min 14°F
11in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (5,331ft).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 33°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
03
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow falling to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 31°F
Min 17°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 17°F and not getting above 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
04
1in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 24°F
Min 17°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 17°F and not getting above 24°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 32°F
Min 14°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14°F to daytime highs around 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 33°F
Min 21°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
07
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 33°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
08
5in to 6in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, snow showers then light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 32°F
Min 25°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 25°F to daytime highs around 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
09
1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (5,331ft).
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 23:50 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 2in | 12in |
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.