Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 30 August 2026 19:45 UTC
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 31 August.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 19:45 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
31
3cm to 10cm 1in to 4in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, light snow showers then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,738m 5,702ft 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℃ 33°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ 26°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
01
3cm 1in New Snow
Light snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Breeze | 65% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Breeze | 65% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Breeze | 65% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 10:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 1℃ 35°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 13:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 14:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 15:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 16:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 17:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 18:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 19:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | -1℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 04:00 |  | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 65% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 65% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ 33°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Light snow showers. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Light snow showers. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 18cm 7in | 70cm 28in | |||||||
| Tukino | 2cm 1in | 19cm 7in |
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.
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.