Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 30 September 2026 20:49 NZDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 30 September.
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? | |
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| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Whakapapa. |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 9℃
Min -3℃
1cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,999m to 1,645m, with rain below.
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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 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
03
up to 1cm New Snow
Drizzle, clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,999m to 1,645m, with rain below.
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
Sun
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
05
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, clear sky then cloudy, clear spells later.
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
Tue
06
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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 20:49 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | - | 3cm | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | - | 1cm |
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.