Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 May 2026 18:44 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 12 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some 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 | 23 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | - |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Snow unlikely
There is some 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 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
12
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky 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
Wed
13
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then 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
Thu
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky 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
Sat
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then clear sky, clear spells 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
Sun
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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
Mon
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, 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 18:44 NZST, next update expected 21:00 NZST.
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.