Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 16 September 2026 12:40 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
1-week from 16 September.
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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Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 September |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 6℃
Min -6℃
28cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,979m 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 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
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, light snow later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 3cm New Snow
Drizzle first, light snow at altitude then light drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,902m to resort level (1,625m).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,979m to 1,779m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 6cm New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,979m to 1,640m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
20
6cm to 11cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, clear sky then cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,656m to resort level (1,625m).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, heavy snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,656m to resort level (1,625m).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 5cm New Snow
Light snow first, light snow showers then light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,748m 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 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 12:40 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 5cm | 24cm |
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.