Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 July 2026 00:41 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 11 July.
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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Whakapapa 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Whakapapa?
| Next Snow Expected | 14 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 4℃
Min -5℃
10cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,861m to resort level (1,630m).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, snow showers later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
14
2cm to 5cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,815m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa 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
Wed
15
up to 2cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,861m to 1,645m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,861m to 1,707m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa 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 (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow later.
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 00:41 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 1cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Tukino | - | 2cm |
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.