Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 01 August 2026 07:41 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 31 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 | 31 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 2℃
Min -8℃
9cm New Snow
Snow falling 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 0℃
Min -3℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
31
3cm New Snow
Light snow showers, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃
Min -6℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
01
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, light snow later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
03
2cm to 4cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃
Min -6℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
04
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃
Min -6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -6℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
05
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky 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 07:41 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 6cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Tukino | 3cm | 5cm |
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.