Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 22 July 2026 20:40 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 22 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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Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 8cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 27cm 11in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 4℃ 38°F
Min -13℃ 8°F
36cm 14in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,640m 5,381ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 22 July 2026 20:47 BST
Powder Possible :- 26cm 10in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Ruapehu over the next 3 days.
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 3℃ 37°F
Min -4℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 26°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then clear sky, fair later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃ 34°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
24
4cm to 16cm 2in to 6in New Snow
Snow showers early, then light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ 23°F and not getting above 0℃ 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
25
14cm 6in New Snow
Light snow showers, snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -2℃ 27°F
Min -10℃ 14°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ 14°F and not getting above -2℃ 27°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -3℃ 26°F
Min -9℃ 16°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ 16°F and not getting above -3℃ 26°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -2℃ 28°F
Min -10℃ 15°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ 15°F and not getting above -2℃ 28°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear sky 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 20:40 BST, next update expected 23:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 32cm 13in | 47cm 18in |
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.