Mount Ruapehu Weather
Weather Forecast for Mount Ruapehu ( 1,625m to 2,300m 5,331ft to 7,546ft )
Weather Outlook from 24 July.
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 13:41 BST, next update expected imminently.
Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -11℃ 12°F
38cm 15in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,687m 5,535ft 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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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 24 July 2026 15:42 BST
Powder Possible :- 21cm 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Ruapehu over the next 2 days.
Mount Ruapehu Daily Weather Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 24 |  | 2cm to 24cm 1in to 9in New Snow | Max 2℃ 35°F Min 1℃ 33°F |
| Sat 25 | | 10cm 4in New Snow | Max 0℃ 33°F Min -3℃ 26°F |
| Sun 26 |  | Clear spells. | Max -2℃ 29°F Min -11℃ 12°F |
| Mon 27 | | Fair. | Max -3℃ 26°F Min -11℃ 13°F |
| Tue 28 |  | Clear sky. | Max 1℃ 34°F Min -9℃ 15°F |
| Wed 29 | | Clear sky. | Max 1℃ 33°F Min -6℃ 20°F |
| Thu 30 |  | 2cm to 4cm 1in New Snow | Max 1℃ 33°F Min -4℃ 24°F |
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 13:41 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.