Mount Ruapehu Weather
Weather Forecast for Mount Ruapehu (5,331ft to 7,546ft)
Weather Outlook from 31 August.
Mount Ruapehu Forecast
See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.
Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast updated at 05:41 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 40°F
Min 26°F
13in New Snow
Snow Line from 6,745ft to resort level (5,331ft).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Ruapehu Daily Weather Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 31 |  | 1in to 3in New Snow | Max 36°F Min 29°F |
| Tue 01 |  | 1in New Snow | Max 32°F Min 26°F |
| Wed 02 |  | up to 1in New Snow | Max 39°F Min 29°F |
| Thu 03 |  | up to 2in New Snow | Max 39°F Min 33°F |
| Fri 04 | | up to 4in New Snow | Max 40°F Min 33°F |
| Sat 05 | | up to 1in New Snow | Max 40°F Min 31°F |
| Sun 06 | | up to 1in New Snow | Max 38°F Min 31°F |
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 Weather Forecast updated at 05:41 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Current Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Ruapehu.New Zealand Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map
For more information about this New Zealand Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Mount Ruapehu .
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.