Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 07 October 2026 20:48 NZDT
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 7 October.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 20:48 NZDT, next update expected 23:00 NZDT.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
07
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
08
Snow unlikely
Drizzle first, clear spells then cloudy, rain showers later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu 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 | | Fair. | 9℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Fair. | 9℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SE Calm | 10% | |
| Thu | 12:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ | SE Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Drizzle. | 8℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Drizzle. | 8℃ | SE Light | 75% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Drizzle. | 8℃ | SE Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Drizzle. | 8℃ | SE Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SE Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | SE Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | S Calm | 5% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | S Calm | 5% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | S Calm | 5% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | S Calm | 5% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | S Calm | 10% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | S Calm | 10% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | S Calm | 5% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | S Calm | 5% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 7℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | S Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | S Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | S Light | 60% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | - | 1cm |
Mount Ruapehu Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Ruapehu.
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.
How reliable is the snow in Mount Ruapehu?
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.