Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 06:47 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 06:47 PDT, next update expected 09:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 54°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Rain first, rain showers then light drizzle, drizzle later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 49°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Rain first, fair then light drizzle, 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 | 12:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 54°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 13:00 |  | Light rain. | 54°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Rain. | 54°F | SW Calm | 100% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Rain. | 53°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Rain. | 53°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 17:00 |  | Heavy rain. | 52°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Rain. | 50°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Rain. | 48°F | SW Strong | 100% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Light drizzle. | 46°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Drizzle. | 45°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Drizzle. | 45°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Light drizzle. | 43°F | NW Breeze | 75% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Light drizzle. | 43°F | NW Breeze | 75% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Light drizzle. | 44°F | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Light drizzle. | 45°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Drizzle. | 46°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Drizzle. | 46°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Drizzle. | 46°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Drizzle. | 47°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Drizzle. | 47°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Light rain. | 47°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Rain. | 48°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Rain. | 48°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Rain. | 48°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Rain. | 49°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Heavy rain. | 48°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Rain. | 46°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Rain. | 45°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Drizzle. | 45°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 44°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 19:00 |  | Cloudy. | 43°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Fair. | 42°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 21:00 |  | Clear sky. | 41°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Fair. | 40°F | NW Light | 70% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 39°F | NW Light | 55% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | NW Light | 45% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Light drizzle. | 41°F | NW Light | 45% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Light drizzle. | 42°F | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Light drizzle. | 42°F | NW Breeze | 60% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Light drizzle. | 41°F | NW Breeze | 75% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Light drizzle. | 41°F | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Light drizzle. | 41°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Light drizzle. | 41°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Drizzle. | 42°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Drizzle. | 42°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Drizzle. | 42°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Drizzle. | 42°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
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 | - | 4in |
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.
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.