Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 April 2026 00:44 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 12 April.
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 | 15 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | - |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 1in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 54°F
Min 35°F
2in New Snow
Snow Line from 6,745ft to resort level (5,331ft).
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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 54°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Rain, rain showers, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, light drizzle, drizzle later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 43°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
14
New Snow
Light drizzle, light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 6,493ft to 5,837ft, 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
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
15
up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle first, cloudy then light drizzle, drizzle later.
Snow Line from 6,391ft to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle first, light snow at altitude then cloudy, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 6,745ft to 5,633ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 43°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Drizzle, light rain, rain later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Light rain, rain, 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 00:44 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | - | 4in |
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.