Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 31 August 2026 12:42 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 31 August.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 12:42 PDT, next update expected 15:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 36°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
31
1in to 3in New Snow
Light snow early, then light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 5,784ft to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 31°F
Min 26°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 26°F and not getting above 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
01
2in New Snow
Light snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (5,331ft).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 36°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | New Snow | Light snow. | 34°F | W Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 15:00 | | New Snow | Light snow showers. | 33°F | W Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 16:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Light snow showers. | 33°F | W Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 17:00 | | New Snow | Light snow showers. | 33°F | W Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 18:00 |  | Clear spells. | 30°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light snow showers. | 30°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow showers. | 30°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Light snow showers. | 30°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | New Snow | Light snow showers. | 29°F | W Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 23:00 | | New Snow | Light snow showers. | 29°F | W Breeze | 100% |
| Tue | 00:00 | | New Snow | Light snow showers. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Light snow showers. | 28°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 02:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Light snow showers. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Light snow showers. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Light snow showers. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Light snow showers. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Light snow showers. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Light snow showers. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Light snow showers. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Light snow showers. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Light snow showers. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Light snow. | 28°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 29°F | W Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | W Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | W Light | 75% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | W Light | 75% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | W Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | W Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | W Light | 70% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | W Breeze | 60% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | W Breeze | 55% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | W Breeze | 45% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | W Breeze | 35% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 4in | 15in |
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.