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Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast - 25th June 2025

Mount Ruapehu Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand for 16 days from 25 June.

Updated 25 June 2025 06:04 IST.

Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Mount Ruapehu.

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Ruapehu.

Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu

Max 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Mount Ruapehu has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Ruapehu Snow Report

Snow report from Whakapapa (near Mount Ruapehu)

Whakapapa Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths9cm
Lower Snow Depths18cm
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open
Snow in last 7days+3cm

Ski area reported to be open, with 1 lifts running.

Mount Ruapehu 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu from OpenMeteo
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
Sat
28
Sun
29
Mon
30
Tue
01
WindNE F3NE F4SW F4W F2
2,300m
2℃
Cloud
3℃
Lt Rain
4℃
Cloud
1℃
Cloud
+1cm
1℃
Mixed
2℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
NW F4SW F4NW F4NW F2
1,963m
7℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Mixed
5℃
Snow
4℃
Mixed
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
NW F4SW F4NW F4NW F2
1,625m
9℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Mixed
7℃
Snow
6℃
Mixed
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
Snow Line

1,809m

varying 1,739m
to 1,699m

varying 1,819m
to 1,699m

Max Town9℃9℃10℃7℃6℃6℃7℃
Min Town6℃9℃5℃3℃-1℃1℃3℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Mount Ruapehu 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 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 9℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
26

Snow unlikely

CloudLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
27

Snow unlikely

RainMixedCloudCloud

Rain, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 7℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
28

up to 1cm New Snow

ShwrsLight SnowCloudCloud

Rain showers, light snow at altitude, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,739m to 1,699m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
29

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFogMixed

Clear spells, fog, clear spells later.

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
30

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 7℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
01

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudFogLt Snow ShwrsMixed

Cloudy first, fog then light snow showers at altitude, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,819m to 1,699m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu, 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 Mount Ruapehu, 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.

Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 06:04 IST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Ruapehu
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Whakapapa-6cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Ruapehu

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Ruapehu, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Ruapehu, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Mount Ruapehu is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Mount Ruapehu will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Mount Ruapehu for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.