Mount Ruapehu Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today
Updated 26 April 2026 19:48 NZST
Long-Range Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 26 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Ruapehu?
| Next Snow Expected | 9 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | - |
Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 10℃
Min 1℃
Snow unlikely
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Ruapehu Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook
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.
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 26 |  | Clear sky. | Max 8℃ Min 2℃ |
| Mon 27 | | Clear sky. | Max 10℃ Min 2℃ |
| Tue 28 | | Clear sky. | Max 10℃ Min 3℃ |
| Wed 29 |  | Clear spells. | Max 7℃ Min 1℃ |
| Thu 30 | | Clear sky. | Max 8℃ Min 2℃ |
| Fri 01 | | Clear sky. | Max 10℃ Min 2℃ |
| Sat 02 | | Clear sky. | Max 9℃ Min 2℃ |
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 19:48 NZST, next update expected 22:00 NZST.
Ensemble forecast for Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand at 1,625m
Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)
New Zealand Hotels Map
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.
Off-Piste Safety in Mount Ruapehu
Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Mount Ruapehu, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.