Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 18 July 2026 17:40 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 19 July.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 17:40 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 38°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
19
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, snow showers then light snow showers, light snow later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 34°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
20
1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | S Breeze | 35% | |
| Sun | 13:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 37°F | S Light | 60% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 38°F | S Light | 80% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 37°F | S Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 37°F | S Light | 85% | |
| Sun | 17:00 |  | Clear spells. | 36°F | S Light | 70% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 34°F | S Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 33°F | S Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | S Calm | 10% | |
| Sun | 21:00 |  | Light snow. | 33°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | 34°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 32°F | SE Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SE Calm | 35% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SE Light | 50% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SE Calm | 60% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SE Calm | 75% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SE Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | New Snow | Light snow. | 33°F | SE Light | 85% |
| Mon | 08:00 | | New Snow | Light snow. | 32°F | SE Light | 85% |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SE Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | New Snow | Light snow. | 32°F | SE Light | 85% |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 33°F | SE Calm | 85% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SE Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SE Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SE Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SE Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SE Calm | 80% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | New Snow | Light snow. | 32°F | SE Calm | 65% |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SE Calm | 50% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SE Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SE Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 27°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Fair. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 04:00 |  | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 26°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 26°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 29°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
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 | 2in | 11in | |||||||
| Tukino | 1in | 8in |
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.