Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 August 2026 01:17 IST
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 12 August.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 01:17 IST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light snow, snow showers later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
1cm to 4cm New Snow
Light drizzle, cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,030m to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | E Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | E Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | E Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | E Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 |  | Clear spells. | 0℃ | E Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | E Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | E Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | E Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | E Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | E Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | E Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | E Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | E Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | E Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | E Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | E Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | E Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | E Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | E Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | E Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | E Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | E Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | E Breeze | 25% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | E Breeze | 35% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NE Breeze | 45% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NE Breeze | 55% | |
| Thu | 02:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | 1℃ | NE Light | 65% |
| Thu | 03:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | 1℃ | NE Light | 75% |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NE Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 2℃ | NE Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 2℃ | NE Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NE Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NE Breeze | 60% | |
| Thu | 09:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ | NE Breeze | 55% |
| Thu | 10:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 3℃ | NE Breeze | 50% | |
| Thu | 11:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NE Breeze | 55% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NE Breeze | 55% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ | NE Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ | NE Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ | NE Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ | NE Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NE Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NE Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NE Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NE Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NE Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NE Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NE Light | 30% | |
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 4cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Tukino | 8cm | 18cm |
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.