Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 11 October 2026 02:40 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 11 October.
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 | 15 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 23cm 9in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min -6℃ 22°F
30cm 12in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,056m 6,745ft 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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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 7℃ 44°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Drizzle, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Drizzle, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
13
Snow unlikely
Drizzle first, rain showers then cloudy, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
14
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers first, drizzle then light drizzle, light rain later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
15
3cm to 12cm 1in to 5in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,056m 6,745ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -2℃ 29°F
Min -5℃ 22°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ 22°F and not getting above -2℃ 29°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
16
15cm 6in New Snow
Light snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃ 29°F
Min -6℃ 22°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ 22°F and not getting above -1℃ 29°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
17
2cm 1in New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
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 02:40 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | - | 26cm 10in |
How reliable is the snow in Mount Ruapehu?
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.