Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 21 April 2026 12:42 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 22 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
J2Ski - Sign In for a long-range snow forecast, with more weather detail.
Whakapapa 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Whakapapa?
| Next Snow Expected | 22 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 2in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 48°F
Min 26°F
2in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (5,348ft).
J2Ski - Sign In for a long-range snow forecast, with more weather detail.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 21 April 2026 16:50 PDT
Powder Possible :- 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
Partner Offers
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 33°F
Min 28°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 28°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
22
2in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow falling to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 36°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 48°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, fair later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 48°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear sky, fair later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 48°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
28
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, 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 12:42 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| Tukino | 1in | 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.