Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 03 August 2026 07:41 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 3 August.
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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Whakapapa 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Whakapapa?
| Next Snow Expected | 3 August |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 22cm 9in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -9℃ 16°F
31cm 12in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Whakapapa 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 1℃ 34°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
03
1cm to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃ 31°F
Min -8℃ 18°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ 18°F and not getting above 0℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
04
1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -3℃ 26°F
Min -7℃ 19°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ 19°F and not getting above -3℃ 26°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -9℃ 16°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -9℃ 16°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ 24°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
07
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃ 33°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
08
11cm to 21cm 5in to 8in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, snow showers then light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃ 33°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ 27°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
09
3cm to 5cm 1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
This Snow Forecast for Whakapapa, 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 Whakapapa, 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.
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 07:41 BST, next update expected 10:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 7cm 3in | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Tukino | 1cm - | 16cm 6in |
Snow Reliability
Whakapapa enjoys a reliable snow season, typically from June to October, with average snow depths ranging from 1 to 3 meters. For the latest snow conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.