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Whakapapa Long-Range Snow Forecast - 12th August 2026

Whakapapa Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 11 August 2026 17:42 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Whakapapa

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 August.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Whakapapa Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Whakapapa?

Whakapapa Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (6,447ft)
Next Snow Expected13 August
Next Snow Amount2in
Next 48 Hours2in
Next 7 Days5in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Whakapapa

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 47°F
Min 21°F

8in New Snow

Snow Line from 6,306ft to resort level (5,348ft).

Whakapapa Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Whakapapa from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Wed
12
Lt Snow Shwrs

New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow falling to resort level (5,348ft).

Max 39°F
Min 31°F
Thu
13
Cloud

1in to 4in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 5,702ft to resort level (5,348ft).

Max 42°F
Min 33°F
Fri
14
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 46°F
Min 35°F
Sat
15
Shwrs

up to 1in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 6,306ft to 5,902ft, with rain below.

Max 47°F
Min 35°F
Sun
16
Lt Snow Shwrs

2in New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow Line from 6,155ft to resort level (5,348ft).

Max 38°F
Min 21°F
Mon
17
Light Snow

New Snow
Light snow.
Snow falling to resort level (5,348ft).

Max 27°F
Min 22°F
Tue
18
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 30°F
Min 22°F

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 17:42 PDT, next update expected 20:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Whakapapa, New Zealand at 5,348ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

New Zealand Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map

 

Snow Forecast near Whakapapa

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Whakapapa
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayWeThFrSaSuMoTu
Mount Ruapehu3in 11in
Tukino5in 10in

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Whakapapa

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Whakapapa, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.