Mount Ruapehu Snow Report

Updated 18 October 2026 12:51 CDT

Snow conditions in Whakapapa

Snow report from Whakapapa (near Mount Ruapehu)

Whakapapa Snow Depths and Conditions
Upper Snow Depths	32cm
Lower Snow Depths	21cm
Snow conditions

Whakapapa Ski Area Status

Snow report from Whakapapa (near Mount Ruapehu)

Whakapapa is Open

Whakapapa Lift and Piste state
Lifts Open	1 Lifts

Recent Snow in Mount Ruapehu

How deep is the snow in Mount Ruapehu?

We don't have reported snow depths from Mount Ruapehu for the past week.

How much has it snowed recently in Mount Ruapehu?

We have no reports of recent snowfall from Mount Ruapehu

When did it last snow in Mount Ruapehu?

How old is the snow? When was the last reported snowfall?

We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Mount Ruapehu.

Snow near Mount Ruapehu

Ski Resorts near Mount Ruapehu, by Snow Depth
Ski Resort Report	Valley	Depth Hi
Whakapapa	21cm	32cm

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Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast

For Forecast detail, see below.

Mount Ruapehu has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

48 Hour Snow Forecast
	Top	Snow Hi	Snow to	Max Town
Mon				13℃
Tue				12℃

More Snow Forecast Detail:-
7 Day Snow Forecast
48 Hour Snow Forecast

Off-Piste Safety in Mount Ruapehu

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Mount Ruapehu, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.