Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 30 August 2026 00:41 PDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 30 August 2026 00:51 PDT
Powder Possible :- 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 30 August.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 00:41 PDT, next update expected 03:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 38°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 6,358ft to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 30 August 2026 00:51 PDT
Powder Possible :- 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 36°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
31
1in to 5in New Snow
Snow showers early, then light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 5,702ft 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 |  | Light drizzle. | 40°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 39°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 39°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 38°F | SW Strong | 100% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 35°F | SW Strong | 95% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 04:00 |  | Cloudy. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 90% |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | New Snow | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 12:00 | | New Snow | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 13:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 14:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 15:00 |  | up to 1in New Snow | Light snow showers. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 16:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Light snow showers. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 17:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Light snow showers. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 18:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 19:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Mon | 20:00 |  | Clear spells. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 28°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 28°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Light snow showers. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Light snow showers. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Light snow showers. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
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 | 8in | 26in | |||||||
| Tukino | 1in | 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.