Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 23 June 2026 16:40 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 23 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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Whakapapa 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Whakapapa?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 13cm 5in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
19cm 7in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,061m 6,762ft 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 3℃ 38°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
23
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow at altitude then light drizzle, drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,753m 5,751ft to 1,707m 5,600ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min 3℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
24
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain showers first, rain showers then drizzle, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,876m 6,155ft to 1,784m 5,853ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
25
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,015m 6,611ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
26
3cm to 6cm 1in to 3in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,738m 5,702ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
27
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain showers, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,061m 6,762ft to 1,738m 5,702ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 40°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
29
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fair later.
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 16:40 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 9cm 4in | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Tukino | 13cm 5in | 17cm 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.