Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 May 2026 17:47 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 3 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 | 9 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 3in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 54°F
Min 31°F
4in 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 53°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 54°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky 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
Tue
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
06
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 46°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
07
Snow unlikely
Drizzle, light rain, rain later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
08
Snow unlikely
Drizzle, rain, light rain later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 46°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
09
up to 4in New Snow
Rain, heavy 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.
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 17:47 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | - | 6in |
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.