Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 01 June 2026 13:42 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 1 June.
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 | 8 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 2cm 1in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
7cm 3in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,040m 6,693ft to 1,702m 5,584ft , with rain below.
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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 7℃ 44°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
01
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, drizzle then rain showers, rain later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
02
Snow unlikely
Drizzle, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
03
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, fair later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
04
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, drizzle then light rain, rain later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
05
Snow unlikely
Light rain, rain, light rain later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
06
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Drizzle, light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,010m 6,594ft to 1,902m 6,240ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
07
up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle first, cloudy then clear sky, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,040m 6,693ft to 1,702m 5,584ft , with rain below.
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 13:42 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | - | 10cm 4in |
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.