Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 31 August 2026 20:42 BST
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 1 September.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 20:42 BST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 0℃ 31°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ 26°F and not getting above 0℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
01
4cm 2in New Snow
Light snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 4℃ 38°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 4℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
02
1cm to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 00:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Light snow showers. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 02:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Light snow showers. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 06:00 |  | Clear spells. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Light snow showers. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Light snow showers. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Light snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Light snow showers. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 29°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ 29°F | W Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 75% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 75% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 31°F | W Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 31°F | W Light | 70% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 32°F | W Breeze | 60% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 32°F | W Breeze | 55% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 33°F | W Breeze | 45% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | 35% | |
| Wed | 12:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ 36°F | W Light | 30% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ 38°F | W Breeze | 25% | |
| Wed | 14:00 |  | Cloudy. | 4℃ 38°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 38°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | W Breeze | 25% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 35% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | W Light | 40% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | W Breeze | 40% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 33°F | W Breeze | 40% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | 45% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | 45% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 33°F | W Breeze | 45% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 9cm 3in | 65cm 26in |
Mount Ruapehu Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Ruapehu.
This Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu, 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 Mount Ruapehu, on any given piste 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
Mount Ruapehu generally enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 1 to 2 meters during the season. For the latest snow information, be sure to check J2Ski for updates.