Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 31 October 2026 07:49 GMT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 31 October.
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 | 12 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | - - |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
1cm New Snow
Snow Line from 2,040m 6,693ft to 1,640m 5,381ft , with rain below.
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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 4℃ 39°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Fair first, light snow at altitude then light snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
02
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then fog later.
Snow Line from 2,040m 6,693ft to 1,640m 5,381ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
03
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, cloudy then fog, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
04
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, fog, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, light drizzle then fog, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
06
Snow unlikely
Heavy drizzle first, rain showers then light rain showers, drizzle 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 07:49 GMT, next update expected 10:00 GMT.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 1cm 1in | 2cm 1in |
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.