Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 25 October 2026 05:47 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 25 October.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 05:47 PDT, next update expected 08:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 49°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fog then clear sky, fog later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 47°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
26
New Snow
Fair first, light snow at altitude then drizzle, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 6,004ft to 5,702ft, with rain below.
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 | | Clear sky. | 49°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 49°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 49°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 48°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 |  | Fair. | 46°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 44°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 43°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Fog. | 39°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Fog. | 38°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Fog. | 37°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Fog. | 36°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Fair. | 35°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | 36°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Fog. | 35°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Fog. | 35°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Fog. | 35°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Fog. | 35°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Fog. | 37°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Fog. | 37°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 40°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 43°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 44°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Fair. | 45°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 47°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Fair. | 47°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Fair. | 46°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 17:00 |  | Cloudy. | 44°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 40°F | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 39°F | W Breeze | 25% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 37°F | W Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | W Breeze | 40% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | W Breeze | 50% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | W Breeze | 65% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 37°F | W Breeze | 75% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 39°F | W Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 02:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 40°F | W Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 03:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 40°F | W Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 39°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 39°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 39°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 38°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 08:00 |  | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 38°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Rain showers. | 40°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Rain. | 41°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Rain showers. | 42°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 12:00 |  | Thunderstorms. | 45°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
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 | 1in | 9in | |||||||
| Tukino | - | 1in |
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.
How reliable is the snow in Whakapapa?
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.