Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 24 June 2026 01:13 IST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 23 June.
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 | 24 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 12cm |
| Next 7 Days | 23cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 7℃
Min -1℃
29cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,999m to resort level (1,630m).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 24 June 2026 02:12 IST
Powder Possible :- 12cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
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 3℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
23
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,753m to 1,707m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
24
up to 9cm New Snow
Rain showers first, light rain then light rain showers, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,968m to 1,753m, with rain below.
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
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
25
5cm to 8cm New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,999m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
26
9cm to 12cm New Snow
Snow showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
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
Sun
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells 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 01:13 IST, next update expected 03:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 9cm | 27cm | |||||||
| Tukino | 16cm | 23cm |
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.