Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 17 April 2026 12:42 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 17 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?
| Next Snow Expected | 22 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 2cm 1in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
5cm 2in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,056m 6,745ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
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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 5℃ 41°F
Min 4℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
17
up to 1cm New Snow
Drizzle first, light drizzle then drizzle, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,056m 6,745ft to 1,963m 6,440ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Rain.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
19
Snow unlikely
Fair first, light drizzle then drizzle, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
20
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
22
up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 1,871m 6,138ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃ 35°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 1℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
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 12:42 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 1cm 1in | 3cm 1in |
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.