Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 30 August 2026 19:40 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 31 August.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?
| Next Snow Expected | 31 August |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 13cm 5in |
| Next 7 Days | 40cm 16in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min -4℃ 26°F
60cm 24in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,010m 6,594ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Ruapehu 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 2℃ 35°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
31
5cm to 12cm 2in to 5in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, light snow showers then snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,687m 5,535ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -4℃ 26°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 26°F and not getting above 0℃ 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
01
3cm 1in New Snow
Light snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
02
1cm to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,748m 5,735ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min 1℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
03
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Light rain showers first, heavy drizzle then drizzle, snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,010m 6,594ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 38°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 38°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
04
up to 14cm up to 6in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,948m 6,391ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
06
5cm to 23cm 2in to 9in New Snow
Moderate/heavy snow showers at altitude, light snow showers, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,010m 6,594ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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 19:40 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 16cm 6in | 70cm 28in |
Snow Reliability
Mount Ruapehu generally enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 1 to 2 meters during the season. For the latest snow information, be sure to check J2Ski for updates.