Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
48-hour Forecast for Mount Ruapehu ( 1,625m to 2,300m 5,331ft to 7,546ft )
This is the 48-hour (2-Day) Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand for 2 days from 15 December.
Updated 15 December 2025 02:37 UTC.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in New Zealand Time (Pacific/Auckland).
Mount Ruapehu has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
See below for the detailed Weather and Snow outlook.
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 02:37 UTC, next update expected imminently.
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Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 14℃ 58°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Mount Ruapehu has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 49°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Light rain showers. | 9℃ 48°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 47°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 03:00 |  | Clear spells. | 8℃ 47°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ 46°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | 7℃ 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 9℃ 47°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ 49°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 11℃ 51°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 11℃ 52°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 12℃ 54°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 13℃ 55°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ 57°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 14℃ 57°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ 58°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ 57°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ 56°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ 55°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ 53°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Light rain showers. | 10℃ 50°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light rain showers. | 10℃ 49°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light rain showers. | 10℃ 49°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Light rain showers. | 9℃ 49°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Light rain showers. | 9℃ 48°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 48°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 47°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 47°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 47°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Light rain showers. | 8℃ 47°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Light rain showers. | 9℃ 47°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Light rain showers. | 9℃ 48°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ 50°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ 52°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ 54°F | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ 55°F | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ 55°F | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ 57°F | NW Breeze | 45% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ 56°F | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 16:00 |  | Light rain. | 12℃ 53°F | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Rain. | 10℃ 50°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 18:00 |  | Heavy rain. | 10℃ 50°F | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Rain. | 10℃ 50°F | NW Breeze | 65% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Rain. | 10℃ 49°F | NW Breeze | 50% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 47°F | NW Light | 40% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ 45°F | NW Light | 30% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ 45°F | NW Light | 20% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | - | 1cm - |
Mount Ruapehu Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Ruapehu.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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.
Snow Reliability
Mount Ruapehu generally enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 1 to 2 meters during the season. For the latest snow information, be sure to check J2Ski for updates.