Mount Ruapehu Weather
Weather Forecast for Mount Ruapehu ( 1,625m to 2,300m 5,331ft to 7,546ft )
Weather Outlook from 20 April.
Mount Ruapehu Forecast
See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.
Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast updated at 01:47 BST, next update expected imminently.
Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
19cm 7in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,948m 6,391ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 20 April 2026 04:43 BST
Powder Possible :- 11cm 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Ruapehu over the next 2 days.
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Mount Ruapehu Daily Weather Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 20 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Max 5℃ 42°F Min 0℃ 33°F |
| Tue 21 |  | 2cm to 14cm 1in to 6in New Snow | Max 2℃ 36°F Min 0℃ 31°F |
| Wed 22 |  | 3cm to 4cm 1in New Snow | Max 1℃ 34°F Min -1℃ 29°F |
| Thu 23 |  | Cloudy. | Max 3℃ 38°F Min -2℃ 27°F |
| Fri 24 | | Cloudy. | Max 7℃ 44°F Min -3℃ 27°F |
| Sat 25 |  | Clear sky. | Max 10℃ 50°F Min 1℃ 34°F |
| Sun 26 | | Clear sky. | Max 8℃ 46°F Min 1℃ 33°F |
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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 Weather Forecast updated at 01:47 BST, next update expected imminently.
Current Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Ruapehu.For more information about this New Zealand Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Mount Ruapehu .
Off-Piste Safety in Mount Ruapehu
Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Mount Ruapehu, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.