Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 October 2026 11:48 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 2 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? | |
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| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Mount Ruapehu. |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 47°F
Min 25°F
1in 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 44°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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
03
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,745ft to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 35°F
Min 25°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
04
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 46°F
Min 25°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
05
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
06
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, light snow showers at altitude later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 44°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
07
New Snow
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 5,584ft to 5,381ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 46°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
08
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, light rain showers, clear spells 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 11:48 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | - | 1in |
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.