Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 22 October 2026 17:49 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 23 October.
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 | 28 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 3in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 55°F
Min 29°F
5in 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 55°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fog, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 49°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fog, fair later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 49°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fog later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, light drizzle then heavy drizzle, rain 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
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
27
up to 2in New Snow
Drizzle, snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 6,745ft to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 38°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
28
up to 2in New Snow
Light drizzle, light snow, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 6,342ft to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 41°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
29
up to 2in New Snow
Light drizzle, light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 6,745ft 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 17:49 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | - | 7in |
How reliable is the snow in Mount Ruapehu?
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.