Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 01 August 2026 23:41 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 2 August.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 23:41 PDT, next update expected 02:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 36°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, light snow later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 34°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
03
1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy 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 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 26°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 29°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 |  | Fair. | 29°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 65% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | New Snow | Light snow. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 90% |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 65% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 25°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
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 | 3in | 7in | |||||||
| Tukino | - | 5in |
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.