Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 27 September 2026 00:50 PDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 27 September 2026 03:49 PDT
Powder Possible :- 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 27 September.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 00:50 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 39°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
27
up to 4in New Snow
Snow showers first, heavy snow showers then cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 6,457ft to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 27 September 2026 03:49 PDT
Powder Possible :- 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 33°F
Min 25°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 25°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
28
1in New Snow
Light snow showers first, light snow then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa 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 |  | New Snow | Snow showers at altitude. Shwrs below. | 39°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 14:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Snow showers at altitude. Shwrs below. | 38°F | SW Strong | 100% |
| Sun | 15:00 |  | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Snow showers at altitude. Shwrs below. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 17:00 |  | up to 1in New Snow | Light snow showers. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 18:00 |  | Clear spells. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Light snow showers. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 25°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 28°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 28°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 28°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Light snow showers. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Light snow showers. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Light snow showers. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Light snow showers. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Light snow showers. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light snow showers. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Light snow showers. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Light snow showers. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light snow showers. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Light snow. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Tue | 12:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 65% | |
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 6in | 6in | |||||||
| Tukino | 2in | 2in |
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 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
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.