Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 11 August 2026 20:40 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 11 August.
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 | 13 August |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 19cm 7in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -7℃ 20°F
20cm 8in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,963m 6,440ft 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 5℃ 42°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 5℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
1cm to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,963m 6,440ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, cloudy then light snow, heavy snow later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -6℃ 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 20°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
15cm 6in New Snow
Snow showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,656m 5,433ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -4℃ 24°F
Min -7℃ 20°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ 20°F and not getting above -4℃ 24°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
1cm 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 20:40 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 4cm 2in | 18cm 7in |
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.