Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 01 June 2026 19:43 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 1 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 | 8 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 2cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
10cm New Snow
Snow Line from 2,045m 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 7℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
01
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, drizzle then rain showers, rain later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
02
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, light drizzle, 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 from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
04
Snow unlikely
Light rain, rain showers, rain later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
05
Snow unlikely
Rain first, heavy rain then rain, light rain later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
06
up to 9cm New Snow
Rain, drizzle, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,015m to 1,922m, 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
Sun
07
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, fair then clear sky, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,045m 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 19:43 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | - | 13cm | |||||||
| 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.