Whakapapa Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 23 August 2026 18:14 IST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Whakapapa
1-week from 23 August.
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 | 23 August |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 7℃
Min -2℃
24cm New Snow
Snow Line from 2,061m 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 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
23
up to 5cm New Snow
Snow showers first, light snow then snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,984m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
24
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers first, light snow then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,676m to resort level (1,630m).
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 (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 3cm New Snow
Light drizzle first, drizzle then light rain showers, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,015m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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
Snow Line
Thu
27
up to 2cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,999m to 1,830m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 9cm New Snow
Drizzle, rain showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,061m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 4cm New Snow
Light drizzle, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,722m to resort level (1,630m).
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 18:14 IST, next update expected 20:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 7cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Tukino | 1cm | 7cm |
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.