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Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 5th July 2025

Mount Ruapehu Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand for 16 days from 5 July.

Updated 06 July 2025 02:30 AEST.

Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected13 July
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days3cm

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Ruapehu.

Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

Lt RainMixedMixedClear

Light rain, clear spells, clear sky later.

Mount Ruapehu has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Ruapehu Snow Report

Snow report from Whakapapa (near Mount Ruapehu)

Whakapapa Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths9cm
Lower Snow Depths18cm
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open

Ski area reported to be open, with 1 lifts running.

Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu from OpenMeteo
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
WindNE F3S F4
2,300m
3℃
Clear
3℃
Clear
0℃
Clear
1℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
3℃
Lt Rain
3℃
Rain
SE F2SE F3SW F4
1,963m
5℃
Mixed
4℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
7℃
Light Snow
8℃
Cloud
8℃
Rain
SE F2SE F3SW F4
1,625m
8℃
Mixed
6℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
10℃
Rain
Snow Line

2,299m

varying 2,259m
to 1,849m

Max Town8℃6℃6℃7℃9℃10℃10℃
Min Town2℃-3℃-2℃-1℃4℃8℃5℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

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 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

Lt RainMixedMixedClear

Light rain, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 6℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

FairClearFairCloud

Fair first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudFairClearClear

Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.

Max 7℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudLt Rain

Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, light rain later.

Max 9℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
09

up to 2cm New Snow

ShwrsLt RainCloudCloud

Rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,259m to 1,849m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
11

Snow unlikely

Lt RainRainRainCloud

Light rain, rain, cloudy later.

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 trail 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 02:30 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Ruapehu
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Whakapapa-7cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Ruapehu

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Ruapehu, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Ruapehu, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Mount Ruapehu is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Mount Ruapehu will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Mount Ruapehu for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.