Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 23 August 2026 16:40 AEST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 23 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 | 23 August |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 13cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 6℃
Min -2℃
26cm New Snow
Snow Line from 2,045m to resort level (1,630m).
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 4℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
23
1cm to 5cm New Snow
Snow showers, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,984m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
24
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, cloudy then fair, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,768m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, light snow, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle, rain showers, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,999m to 1,922m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
27
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,045m to 1,984m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 11cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, snow at altitude, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,830m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 7cm New Snow
Light drizzle, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,045m to 1,861m, with rain below.
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 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.
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 16:40 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 7cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Tukino | 1cm | 9cm |
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.