Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 01 November 2026 18:48 AEDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 1 November.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?
| Next Snow? | |
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| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Mount Ruapehu. |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 12℃
Min 1℃
1cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,887m to 1,671m, with rain below.
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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 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
02
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,702m to 1,671m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
03
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, fog later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
04
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers first, rain showers then fog, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, light rain showers then fog, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
06
Snow unlikely
Heavy drizzle first, light drizzle then fog, drizzle later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
07
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, cloudy then fog, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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 18:48 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 2cm | 2cm |
How reliable is the snow in Mount Ruapehu?
Mount Ruapehu generally enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 1 to 2 meters during the season. For the latest snow information, be sure to check J2Ski for updates.