Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 October 2026 11:42 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 2 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Whakapapa 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Whakapapa?
| Next Snow? | |
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| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Whakapapa. |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 48°F
Min 24°F
1in New Snow
Snow Line from 5,801ft to resort level (5,348ft).
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Whakapapa 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 clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
03
New Snow
Rain showers, snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 5,801ft to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 36°F
Min 25°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 44°F
Min 24°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
06
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 45°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 5,702ft to 5,449ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 48°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
08
Snow unlikely
Drizzle, clear spells, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
This Snow Forecast for Whakapapa, 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 Whakapapa, 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.
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 11:42 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 2in | 3in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 1in | 1in |
Snow Reliability
Whakapapa enjoys a reliable snow season, typically from June to October, with average snow depths ranging from 1 to 3 meters. For the latest snow conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.