Mount Ruapehu Weather
Weather Forecast for Mount Ruapehu (1,625m to 2,300m)
Weather Outlook from 22 July.
Mount Ruapehu Forecast
See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.
Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast updated at 07:46 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 4℃
Min -10℃
31cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 22 July 2026 13:48 CDT
Powder Possible :- 23cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Ruapehu over the next 3 days.
Mount Ruapehu Daily Weather Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 22 |  | Fair. | Max 3℃ Min -4℃ |
| Thu 23 |  | Clear sky. | Max 4℃ Min -3℃ |
| Fri 24 |  | 4cm to 16cm New Snow | Max 1℃ Min 0℃ |
| Sat 25 |  | 14cm New Snow | Max 0℃ Min -5℃ |
| Sun 26 |  | Cloudy. | Max -2℃ Min -10℃ |
| Mon 27 | | Clear spells. | Max -3℃ Min -9℃ |
| Tue 28 | | Cloudy. | Max -2℃ Min -10℃ |
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 Weather Forecast updated at 07:46 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Current Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Ruapehu.New Zealand Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map
For more information about this New Zealand Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Mount Ruapehu .
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.