Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 15 August 2026 18:48 PDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 16 August 2026 00:51 PDT
Powder Possible :- 7in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 16 August.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 18:48 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
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
Sun
16
6in New Snow
Snow showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (5,348ft).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 16 August 2026 00:51 PDT
Powder Possible :- 7in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 26°F
Min 22°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 22°F and not getting above 26°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
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 snow showers. | 31°F | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | New Snow | Snow showers. | 30°F | SE Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 14:00 | | New Snow | Light snow showers. | 30°F | SE Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 15:00 | | New Snow | Snow showers. | 29°F | SE Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | 1in New Snow | Snow showers. | 28°F | SE Strong | 100% |
| Sun | 17:00 | | 1in New Snow | Snow showers. | 27°F | SE Strong | 100% |
| Sun | 18:00 | | 1in New Snow | Snow showers. | 27°F | SE Strong | 100% |
| Sun | 19:00 | | New Snow | Snow showers. | 27°F | SE Strong | 100% |
| Sun | 20:00 | | New Snow | Snow showers. | 26°F | SE Strong | 100% |
| Sun | 21:00 | | 1in New Snow | Snow showers. | 26°F | SE Strong | 100% |
| Sun | 22:00 | | New Snow | Snow showers. | 26°F | SE Breeze | 95% |
| Sun | 23:00 | | New Snow | Light snow showers. | 26°F | SE Breeze | 90% |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 25°F | SE Breeze | 80% | |
| Mon | 01:00 |  | Clear spells. | 24°F | SE Breeze | 55% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | SE Strong | 25% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | SE Strong | 5% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | SE Strong | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 25°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SE Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 25°F | SE Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 25°F | SE Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | SE Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | SE Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | SE Breeze | 25% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | SE Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 22°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 22°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 22°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 22°F | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | S Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | S Breeze | 20% | |
| Tue | 05:00 |  | Light snow. | 26°F | S Breeze | 35% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 26°F | S Breeze | 45% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 26°F | S Breeze | 55% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 27°F | S Breeze | 70% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 27°F | S Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 28°F | S Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 28°F | S Breeze | 90% | |
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 | 7in | 14in | |||||||
| Tukino | 2in | 3in |
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.