Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 27 August 2026 06:51 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 26 August.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 06:51 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 5℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,887m to 1,794m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
27
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,887m to 1,794m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 |  | Cloudy. | 5℃ | W Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ | W Light | 30% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | W Light | 60% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | W Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | W Light | 85% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | W Light | 85% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | W Light | 85% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | W Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | W Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | W Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | W Light | 85% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | W Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 75% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 75% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 95% | |
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 | 10cm | 25cm |
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.
Snow Reliability
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.