Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 01 November 2026 01:44 AEDT
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 31 October.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 01:44 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 5℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Fair first, light drizzle then light snow, light snow at altitude later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 13:00 |  | Fair. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Fair. | 8℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Fair. | 8℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Fair. | 8℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 7℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 |  | Cloudy. | 5℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 |  | Fog. | 2℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 2℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 2℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Fog. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 5℃ | NW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 5℃ | NW Breeze | 30% | |
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | - | 1cm |
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.