Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 15 October 2026 01:40 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 15 October.
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 | 16 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm 4in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
12cm 5in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,025m 6,644ft 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℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
15
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Snow showers first, fog then light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,025m 6,644ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃ 31°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ 23°F and not getting above -1℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
16
7cm 3in New Snow
Light snow showers, light snow, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃ 29°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ 23°F and not getting above -1℃ 29°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
17
2cm 1in New Snow
Light snow first, fog then fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃ 53°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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 01:40 UTC, next update expected 04:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in |
How reliable is the snow in Mount Ruapehu?
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.