Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 16 July 2026 19:40 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 16 July.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Whakapapa 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Whakapapa?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm 2in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
9cm 3in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,892m 6,207ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 3℃ 38°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
up to 1cm New Snow
Drizzle, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,876m 6,155ft to 1,784m 5,853ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
20
1cm to 4cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,753m 5,751ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
21
1cm to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,892m 6,207ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
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 19:40 UTC, next update expected 22:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 1cm 1in | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Tukino | - | 4cm 1in |
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.