Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 September 2026 01:47 BST
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 21 September.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 01:47 BST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 40°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude first, snow showers then cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,025m 6,644ft 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12:00 |  | Fair. | 4℃ 39°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ 40°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 38°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 36°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ 33°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ 33°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 33°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 33°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 33°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 38°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 10:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ 39°F | W Breeze | 35% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ 39°F | W Breeze | 70% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 4℃ 39°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 13:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 4℃ 39°F | W Breeze | 100% |
| Tue | 14:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | W Breeze | 100% |
| Tue | 15:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ 37°F | W Breeze | 75% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 55% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ 32°F | W Breeze | 35% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ 30°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ 28°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 28°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 28°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 27°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 28°F | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 28°F | S Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 28°F | S Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 28°F | S Breeze | 35% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ 27°F | S Breeze | 55% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 27°F | S Breeze | 70% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ 28°F | S Breeze | 70% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ 27°F | S Breeze | 70% | |
| Wed | 09:00 |  | Light snow showers. | -2℃ 28°F | S Light | 70% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Light snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | S Light | 75% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | S Breeze | 85% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 2cm 1in | 39cm 15in |
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.