Whakapapa 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 22 July 2026 22:45 AEST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 02:43 AEST
Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Whakapapa
48-hours from 22 July.
See below for forecast detail
Whakapapa Snow Forecast updated at 22:45 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Whakapapa
Max 4℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 02:43 AEST
Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Whakapapa
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,630m).
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 |  | Fair. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 |  | Cloudy. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Calm | 5% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | W Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | W Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | W Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | W Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | W Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 65% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 65% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 70% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 65% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 60% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 55% |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 50% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 45% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 50% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 65% | |
| Fri | 11:00 |  | Light snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
Snow Forecast near Whakapapa
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 16cm | 31cm | |||||||
| Tukino | 9cm | 17cm |
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.
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.