Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 22 April 2026 07:42 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 21 April.
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 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 15cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 21cm |
| Next 7 Days | 21cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 9℃
Min -3℃
21cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (1,630m).
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 22 April 2026 09:55 NZST
Powder Possible :- 21cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
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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 0℃
Min -1℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -1℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
21
15cm New Snow
Heavy snow first, heavy snow showers then heavy snow, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
22
5cm to 6cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow falling to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, fair later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear sky, fair 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 07:42 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 18cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Tukino | 4cm | 4cm |
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.