Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 21 October 2026 02:48 NZDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 20 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 | 29 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 1cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 13℃
Min 1℃
1cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,984m to 1,861m, with rain below.
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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 11℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, rain showers then fog, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 13℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then fog, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 13℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, light drizzle, 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, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then fog, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair first, drizzle then light rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,984m 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 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.
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 02:48 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | - | 2cm |
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.