Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 14 October 2026 20:42 UTC
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 15 October.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 20:42 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, snow showers then light snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,907m 6,257ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 0℃ 31°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 24°F and not getting above 0℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
16
6cm 2in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 00:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 5℃ 40°F | NW Breeze | 50% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light drizzle. | 5℃ 41°F | NW Breeze | 35% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ 40°F | NW Breeze | 45% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ 40°F | NW Breeze | 65% | |
| Thu | 04:00 |  | Rain. | 5℃ 41°F | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Thu | 05:00 |  | Rain showers. | 5℃ 42°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Light rain showers. | 6℃ 42°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Light rain showers. | 5℃ 40°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Light rain showers. | 6℃ 43°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Rain showers. | 6℃ 43°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 10:00 |  | Thunderstorms. | 6℃ 42°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Rain showers. | 5℃ 42°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Rain showers. | 5℃ 41°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Thunderstorms. | 6℃ 42°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Rain showers. | 5℃ 40°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ 40°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ 38°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 20:00 |  | Fog. | 0℃ 31°F | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 31°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 31°F | NW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Fog. | 0℃ 31°F | NW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 00:00 |  | Clear spells. | -1℃ 31°F | SE Light | 60% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Light | 60% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Light | 75% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 29°F | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Light snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ 31°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ 31°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ 27°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ 27°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ 25°F | SE Breeze | 80% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Fog. | -4℃ 24°F | SE Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ 24°F | SE Light | 40% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Fog. | -4℃ 24°F | SE Light | 35% | |
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 12cm 5in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Tukino | 1cm - | 1cm - |
Whakapapa Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Whakapapa.
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.
How reliable is the snow in Whakapapa?
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.