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Mount Ruapehu Long-Range Snow Forecast - 21st March 2026

Mount Ruapehu Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 20 March 2026 11:48 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 21 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?

Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (6,439ft)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Mount Ruapehu.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 58°F
Min 39°F

Snow unlikely

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Mount Ruapehu Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Sat
21
Lt Rain

Light rain showers.

Max 54°F
Min 39°F
Sun
22
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 56°F
Min 40°F
Mon
23
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 58°F
Min 40°F
Tue
24
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 57°F
Min 40°F
Wed
25
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 55°F
Min 42°F
Thu
26
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 51°F
Min 40°F
Fri
27
Rain

Rain.

Max 48°F
Min 43°F

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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.

Ensemble forecast for Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand at 5,331ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Mount Ruapehu

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Mount Ruapehu, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.