Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 23 June 2026 08:40 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 23 June.
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 | 24 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 5in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 42°F
Min 30°F
7in 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 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
23
New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow at altitude then light drizzle, drizzle later.
Snow Line from 5,751ft to 5,600ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 38°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
24
up to 3in New Snow
Light rain showers first, rain showers then drizzle, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 6,155ft to 5,853ft, 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
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
25
up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 6,611ft to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 36°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
26
1in to 3in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 5,702ft to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 41°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
27
New Snow
Light rain showers, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,762ft to 5,702ft, with rain below.
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 from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 37°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
29
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fair 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 08:40 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 4in | 11in | |||||||
| Tukino | 5in | 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.