Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 01 September 2026 05:42 AEST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 1 September.
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 Expected | 1 September |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 26cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 5℃
Min -3℃
53cm New Snow
Snow Line from 2,040m to resort level (1,625m).
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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 0℃
Min -3℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
01
4cm New Snow
Light snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
02
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
03
up to 4cm New Snow
Light rain first, drizzle then light rain showers, heavy snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,040m to resort level (1,625m).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
04
up to 10cm New Snow
Rain showers, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,040m to resort level (1,625m).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
05
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
06
1cm to 9cm New Snow
Heavy drizzle first, rain showers then thunderstorms, snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,979m to resort level (1,625m).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
07
1cm to 22cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,840m to resort level (1,625m).
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 05:42 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 9cm | 65cm |
Snow Reliability
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.