Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 10 October 2026 18:40 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 11 October.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 18:40 PDT, next update expected 21:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 44°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
11
up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 6,594ft to 5,686ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 54°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Drizzle, cloudy, light drizzle later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13:00 |  | Drizzle. | 44°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Drizzle. | 44°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 15:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 44°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 42°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Drizzle. | 42°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 41°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Light drizzle. | 40°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 39°F | NW Light | 70% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | NW Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | NW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 06:00 |  | Fair. | 36°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 |  | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 44°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 47°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 50°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 53°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 54°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 52°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Drizzle. | 51°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Drizzle. | 49°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 49°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 47°F | SW Light | 35% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Fair. | 44°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 41°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 41°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 41°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | NW Light | 15% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | NW Light | 20% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | NW Light | 35% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Light drizzle. | 43°F | NW Light | 50% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Light drizzle. | 43°F | NW Breeze | 65% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Light drizzle. | 43°F | NW Breeze | 75% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Light drizzle. | 42°F | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 44°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Drizzle. | 47°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | - | 10in |
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 trail 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.