Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 22 May 2026 20:45 BST
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 22 May.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 20:45 BST, next update expected 23:00 BST.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
22
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 12:00 |  | Clear spells. | 7℃ 45°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ 46°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ 46°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Fair. | 8℃ 45°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ 43°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ 38°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ 32°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ 33°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ 34°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ 36°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ 36°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ 36°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 41°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ 43°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ 44°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ 45°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 47°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 47°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ 47°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ 45°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 40°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ 37°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 38°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 38°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Whakapapa are not available.
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 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
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.