Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 August 2026 23:41 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 3 August.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Whakapapa 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Whakapapa?
| Next Snow Expected | 3 August |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 9in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 34°F
Min 16°F
12in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (5,348ft).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 34°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
03
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow falling to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 31°F
Min 18°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 18°F and not getting above 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
04
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 26°F
Min 19°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 19°F and not getting above 26°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 33°F
Min 16°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 16°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 33°F
Min 24°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 24°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
07
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 33°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
08
5in to 8in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, snow showers then light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 33°F
Min 27°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 27°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
09
1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (5,348ft).
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 23:41 PDT, next update expected 02:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 3in | 11in | |||||||
| Tukino | - | 6in |
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.