Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 06 June 2026 19:46 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 6 June.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?
| Next Snow Expected | 6 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 7℃
Min -3℃
9cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,948m to resort level (1,625m).
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 4℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
06
up to 4cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,948m to 1,671m, with rain below.
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
07
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,733m to resort level (1,625m).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
08
up to 3cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,810m to resort level (1,625m).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
09
Snow unlikely
Light snow, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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
Fri
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy 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 piste 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 19:46 NZST, next update expected 22:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 9cm | 10cm |
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.