Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 17 April 2026 12:44 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 17 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Whakapapa 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Whakapapa?
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| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Whakapapa. |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
3cm 1in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,045m 6,709ft to 1,645m 5,397ft , with rain below.
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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 5℃ 41°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
17
up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Drizzle, light drizzle, drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,045m 6,709ft to 1,968m 6,457ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Rain.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
19
Snow unlikely
Fair, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 4℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
20
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa 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
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,984m 6,509ft to 1,938m 6,358ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Snow Line from 1,953m 6,407ft to 1,645m 5,397ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, fair 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 12:44 UTC, next update expected 15:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 1cm - | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Tukino | - | 1cm - |
Snow Reliability
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.