Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
48-hour Forecast for Whakapapa ( 1,630m to 2,300m 5,348ft to 7,546ft )
This is the 48-hour (2-Day) Snow Forecast for Whakapapa from 14 January.
Updated 14 January 2026 20:08 UTC.
Whakapapa has no new snow forecast in the next 2 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
See below for the detailed Weather and Snow outlook.
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 20:08 UTC, next update expected 23:00 UTC.
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Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 9℃ 48°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 48°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
14
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, light drizzle then cloudy, light rain later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Whakapapa has no new snow forecast in the next 2 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 8℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Drizzle first, rain showers then light drizzle, rain showers later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 12℃ 54°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 13℃ 56°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Drizzle. | 13℃ 55°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Drizzle. | 12℃ 54°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 17:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 11℃ 52°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 18:00 |  | Light rain. | 10℃ 51°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ 52°F | NW Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ 51°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ 49°F | NW Light | 85% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ 49°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ 48°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ 48°F | NE Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ 48°F | NE Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 48°F | NE Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 47°F | NE Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 47°F | NE Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ 48°F | NE Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Light rain. | 9℃ 48°F | NE Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Rain. | 9℃ 48°F | NE Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Light rain. | 10℃ 49°F | NE Breeze | 95% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Light rain. | 10℃ 50°F | NE Breeze | 95% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light rain. | 10℃ 50°F | NE Breeze | 95% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Drizzle. | 10℃ 50°F | NE Breeze | 95% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 11℃ 52°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Light rain. | 11℃ 52°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Drizzle. | 12℃ 53°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Drizzle. | 12℃ 53°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light rain. | 11℃ 52°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Drizzle. | 11℃ 51°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Drizzle. | 10℃ 51°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Drizzle. | 10℃ 50°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light rain. | 10℃ 50°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ 50°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ 50°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Drizzle. | 10℃ 49°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ 49°F | W Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 9℃ 48°F | W Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ 48°F | W Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ 48°F | W Breeze | 90% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ 48°F | W Breeze | 85% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ 47°F | W Breeze | 85% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ 47°F | W Breeze | 85% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ 47°F | W Breeze | 85% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ 47°F | W Breeze | 90% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 8℃ 47°F | W Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ 48°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ 49°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ 52°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Whakapapa are not available.
Whakapapa Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Whakapapa.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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.
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.