Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 14 October 2026 20:42 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 15 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Whakapapa 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Whakapapa?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 7cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm 3in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
8cm 3in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,907m 6,257ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
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Whakapapa 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 6℃ 43°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, snow showers then light snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,907m 6,257ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃ 31°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 24°F and not getting above 0℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
16
6cm 2in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 24°F and not getting above 0℃ 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
17
1cm New Snow
Light snow, fog, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Whakapapa 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, fog, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 3℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, fog later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
This Snow Forecast for Whakapapa, 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 Whakapapa, 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.
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 20:42 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 12cm 5in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Tukino | 1cm - | 1cm - |
How reliable is the snow in Whakapapa?
Whakapapa enjoys a reliable snow season, typically from June to October, with average snow depths ranging from 1 to 3 meters. For the latest snow conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.