Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 20 August 2026 18:40 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 20 August.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 18:40 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 2℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 2℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 12:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 |  | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 09:00 |  | Light snow. | 0℃ | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | W Breeze | 40% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | W Breeze | 65% | |
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 3cm | 34cm | |||||||
| Tukino | - | 4cm |
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.