Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 13 July 2026 17:46 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 14 July.
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 | 16 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 1in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 40°F
Min 27°F
2in New Snow
Snow Line from 6,289ft to resort level (5,331ft).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 37°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 38°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
up to 1in New Snow
Drizzle first, snow showers then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,289ft to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 38°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 35°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light snow then cloudy, light snow later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 36°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
19
New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then clear sky, 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 37°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
20
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky 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 17:46 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 2in | 2in |
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.