Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 22 June 2026 01:45 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 21 June.
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 | 21 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 6℃
Min -3℃
36cm 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 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
21
up to 2cm New Snow
Light drizzle first, light snow at altitude then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,015m to 1,661m, 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
Mon
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,999m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa 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
23
up to 4cm New Snow
Light snow early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,722m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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
Wed
24
up to 9cm New Snow
Rain showers, drizzle, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,953m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
25
2cm to 6cm New Snow
Light drizzle, light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,061m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃
Min -3℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
26
10cm to 11cm New Snow
Light snow, snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃
Min -2℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -2℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
27
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow falling 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 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 01:45 NZST, next update expected 04:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 3cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 6cm | 19cm |
Snow Reliability
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.