Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 April 2026 14:47 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 12 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?
| Next Snow Expected | 19 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm 1in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 13℃ 54°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
6cm 2in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,056m 6,745ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
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Mount Ruapehu 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 13℃ 54°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Rain first, rain showers then light drizzle, drizzle later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Rain first, fair then light drizzle, drizzle later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 3℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Drizzle, light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
15
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle first, cloudy then rain showers, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,056m 6,745ft to 1,640m 5,381ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Drizzle first, light snow at altitude then cloudy, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,025m 6,644ft to 1,656m 5,433ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Drizzle, heavy drizzle, light rain later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Light rain, rain, light rain later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
This Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu, 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 Mount Ruapehu, on any given piste 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.
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 14:47 BST, next update expected 17:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 1cm - | 9cm 4in |
Snow Reliability
Mount Ruapehu generally enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 1 to 2 meters during the season. For the latest snow information, be sure to check J2Ski for updates.