Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 September 2026 05:46 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 12 September.
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 Expected | 13 September |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 4in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 43°F
Min 28°F
4in New Snow
Snow Line from 6,611ft 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 41°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, light snow later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
13
up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle, clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,457ft to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 43°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
14
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 43°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then 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
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 39°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 2in New Snow
Light drizzle first, light rain showers then light rain, light snow later.
Snow Line from 6,611ft to 5,397ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 37°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
18
1in New Snow
Light snow first, clear spells then clear sky, fair later.
Snow Line from 6,004ft 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 05:46 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 1in | 7in | |||||||
| Tukino | - | 3in |
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.