Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 23 October 2026 11:46 AEDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 23 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Whakapapa 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Whakapapa?
| Next Snow Expected | 28 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 13℃
Min -1℃
14cm New Snow
Snow Line from 2,061m to resort level (1,630m).
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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 13℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, light drizzle then fog, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa 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
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Fair, fog, fair later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fog later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, light drizzle then heavy drizzle, rain later.
Snow Line from 1,938m to 1,830m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
27
up to 5cm New Snow
Drizzle, fog, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,061m to 1,830m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa 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
28
up to 4cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,845m to resort level (1,630m).
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 from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
29
up to 5cm New Snow
Light drizzle, light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,999m to resort level (1,630m).
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 11:46 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | - | 16cm | |||||||
| Tukino | - | 1cm |
How reliable is the snow in Whakapapa?
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.