Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 30 October 2026 17:42 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 31 October.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 17:42 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 39°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 44°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Fair first, fog then cloudy, light snow 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 13:00 |  | Fair. | 36°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 38°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Fair. | 38°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Fair. | 39°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 37°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 31°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 30°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 30°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 31°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 31°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 29°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 29°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 30°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 30°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 33°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Fair. | 41°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Fair. | 43°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 44°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Fair. | 44°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Fair. | 44°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 43°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 41°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 38°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Fog. | 35°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Fog. | 34°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Fair. | 34°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Fog. | 34°F | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Fog. | 34°F | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 06:00 |  | Light snow. | 34°F | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 35°F | NW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 35°F | NW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 35°F | NW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 38°F | NW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 39°F | NW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 41°F | NW Breeze | 30% | |
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 | 1in | 1in |
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.