Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 06 June 2026 19:46 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 6 June.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 19:46 NZST, next update expected 22:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 4℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
06
up to 4cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,948m to 1,671m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
07
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,733m to resort level (1,625m).
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 12:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 14:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sat | 16:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Sat | 17:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 70% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 65% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sun | 12:00 |  | Fair. | 3℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 13:00 |  | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 80% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 9cm | 10cm |
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.