Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 03 June 2026 06:43 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 3 June.
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? | |
|---|---|
| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Whakapapa. |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 44°F
Min 31°F
4in New Snow
Snow Line from 6,762ft to 5,499ft, with rain below.
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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 43°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
04
Snow unlikely
Light rain, heavy drizzle, rain later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 44°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
05
Snow unlikely
Light rain first, rain then rain showers, light rain later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
06
up to 3in New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 6,762ft to 6,053ft, with rain below.
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
Sun
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 39°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
08
New Snow
Light drizzle first, light snow at altitude then clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 5,751ft to 5,499ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 43°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
09
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky 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 06:43 PDT, next update expected 09:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | - | 3in | |||||||
| Tukino | - | 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.