Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 June 2026 09:44 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 12 June.
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 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm 1in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
8cm 3in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,025m 6,644ft 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 3℃ 38°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
12
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 40°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
14
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle, light snow at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,025m 6,644ft to 1,794m 5,886ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 38°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
15
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,933m 6,342ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
16
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,794m 5,886ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
17
Snow unlikely
Light snow first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy 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 09:44 BST, next update expected 12:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 1cm 1in | 11cm 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.