Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 13 July 2026 17:40 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 14 July.
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 | 16 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 1in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 40°F
Min 29°F
2in New Snow
Snow Line from 6,762ft 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 38°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Light snow at altitude early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then drizzle later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 38°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
up to 1in New Snow
Drizzle first, snow showers at altitude then fair, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 6,257ft to 5,600ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 39°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 36°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 38°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
19
Snow unlikely
Light snow at altitude first, fair then clear sky, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 38°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then 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 17:40 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| 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.