Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 30 October 2026 13:50 NZDT
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 30 October.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 13:50 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 1℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
30
4cm New Snow
Moderate/heavy snow showers first, light snow showers then light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 4℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
31
1cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 13:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers at altitude. Shwrs below. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Fri | 14:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Moderate/heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Fri | 15:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Moderate/heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Fri | 16:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | 0℃ | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 22:00 |  | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sat | 05:00 |  | Fog. | -4℃ | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Fog. | -4℃ | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Sat | 07:00 |  | Cloudy. | -4℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Fog. | -3℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 5℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 5cm | 9cm |
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.