Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 30 August 2026 19:45 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 31 August.
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 | 31 August |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 11cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 40cm 16in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
62cm 25in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,061m 6,762ft 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 2℃ 36°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
31
3cm to 10cm 1in to 4in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, light snow showers then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,738m 5,702ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃ 33°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ 26°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
01
3cm 1in New Snow
Light snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
02
1cm to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle first, light snow then light snow at altitude, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,968m 6,457ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
03
up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain showers, heavy drizzle, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,045m 6,709ft to 1,645m 5,397ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
04
up to 13cm up to 5in New Snow
Thunderstorms, light snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,061m 6,762ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light snow, snow showers later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
06
6cm to 26cm 2in to 10in New Snow
Moderate/heavy snow showers at altitude, light snow showers, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,015m 6,611ft 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 19:45 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 18cm 7in | 70cm 28in | |||||||
| Tukino | 2cm 1in | 19cm 7in |
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.