Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 and 14 day
Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast and Weather Outlook for Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand for 14 days from 19 September. Updated 19 September 2024 11:00 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 19 September |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 13cm5in |
| Next 7 Days | 15cm6in |
| Full 7-Day Forecast | See Below |
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Mount Ruapehu Snow Report
Snow report from Whakapapa (near Mount Ruapehu)
| Upper Snow Depths | 55cm22in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 25cm10in |
| Snow Conditions | 5cm2in Snow in last 48hrs |
| Snow in last 48Hrs | +5cm+2in |
| Snow in last 7days | +50cm+20in |
Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Detail
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| Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F8 Gale | NW F8 Gale | W F6 | NW F7 Gale | W F7 Gale | SW F7 Gale | SW F3 |
| Top | -3℃27°F
 +5cm+2in
| -3℃27°F
+8cm+3in
| -1℃30°F
 +1cm+1in
| 0℃32°F
 | -1℃30°F
+1cm
| 2℃36°F
| 2℃36°F
 |
| NW F7 Gale | NW F7 Gale | NW F5 | NW F6 | NW F6 | SW F6 | SW F2 | |
| Mid | -2℃28°F
+4cm+2in
| -1℃30°F
+7cm+3in
| 0℃32°F
+1cm
| 2℃36°F
 | 0℃32°F
| 2℃36°F
| 3℃37°F
|
| NW F3 | NW F3 | NW F2 | NW F2 | NW F2 | SW F2 | ||
| Base | 7℃45°F
| 8℃46°F
| 7℃45°F
| 9℃48°F
 | 9℃48°F
| 6℃43°F
| 9℃48°F
|
| Snow to | 1,625m5,331ft | 1,625m5,331ft | 1,625m5,331ft | varying 1,936m6,352ft | varying 1,767m5,797ft | varying 1,835m6,020ft | |
| Min Town | 2℃36°F | 3℃37°F | 2℃36°F | 3℃37°F | 4℃39°F | 2℃36°F | 1℃34°F |
| Max Town | 7℃45°F | 8℃46°F | 7℃45°F | 9℃48°F | 9℃48°F | 6℃43°F | 9℃48°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For the long-range (10 to 14 Day) weather outlook, see below.
Snow Forecast at a glance
Mount Ruapehu has 13cm5in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Ruapehu.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Resort Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 13cm5in | 15cm6in |
Mount Ruapehu Long-Range (14-Day) Snow Forecast Outlook
Please Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change and should only be used as an indicator of the general trend. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 19 | | up to 5cmup to 2in New Snow | Max 7℃45°F Min 2℃36°F |
| Fri 20 | | up to 8cmup to 3in New Snow | Max 8℃46°F Min 3℃37°F |
| Sat 21 | | up to 1cmup to 1in New Snow | Max 7℃45°F Min 2℃36°F |
| Sun 22 | | Cloudy at altitude, rain showers below. | Max 9℃48°F Min 3℃37°F |
| Mon 23 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Max 9℃48°F Min 4℃39°F |
| Tue 24 | | Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. | Max 6℃43°F Min 2℃36°F |
| Wed 25 | | Sunny/clear. | Max 9℃48°F Min 1℃34°F |
| Thu 26 | | Cloudy. | Max 12℃54°F Min 2℃36°F |
| Fri 27 |  | Light snow at altitude, light rain below. | Max 7℃45°F Min 3℃37°F |
| Sat 28 | | up to 3cmup to 1in New Snow | Max 6℃43°F Min 3℃37°F |
| Sun 29 |  | Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below. | Max 9℃48°F Min 4℃39°F |
| Mon 30 | | Light rain showers. | Max 10℃50°F Min 7℃45°F |
| Tue 01 | | Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. | Max 9℃48°F Min 4℃39°F |
| Wed 02 | | Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. | Max 9℃48°F Min 3℃37°F |
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 11:00 UTC, next update around 17:00 UTC.