Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 September 2026 05:43 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 12 September.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
J2Ski - Sign In for a long-range snow forecast, with more weather detail.
Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?
| Next Snow Expected | 13 September |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 4in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 45°F
Min 26°F
7in New Snow
Snow Line from 6,644ft to resort level (5,331ft).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
J2Ski - Sign In for a long-range snow forecast, with more weather detail.
Partner Offers
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 40°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, light snow later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 41°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
13
1in New Snow
Light drizzle, clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,542ft to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 41°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
14
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 39°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 3in New Snow
Light drizzle first, light snow showers at altitude then light snow at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 6,644ft to 5,535ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 37°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
18
1in to 3in New Snow
Light snow first, fair then clear sky, fair later.
Snow Line from 5,886ft 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 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 | 1in | 5in |
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.