Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 23 June 2026 12:40 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 23 June.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 8in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 42°F
Min 29°F
11in New Snow
Snow Line from 6,440ft to resort level (5,331ft).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 June 2026 14:53 PDT
Powder Possible :- 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Ruapehu over the next 3 days.
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 38°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
23
New Snow
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 5,686ft to 5,433ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 39°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
24
up to 2in New Snow
Drizzle first, rain showers then drizzle, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 6,440ft to 5,584ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
25
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light snow, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 6,289ft to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 33°F
Min 29°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 29°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
26
5in to 7in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 39°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
27
New Snow
Cloudy, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 5,633ft to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
28
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 36°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then 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 12:40 PDT, next update expected 15:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 7in | 11in |
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.