Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 08 September 2026 19:47 CDT
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 9 September.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 19:47 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 1℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
10
2cm to 6cm New Snow
Light snow, snow showers, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 |  | Clear spells. | 4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 |  | Clear sky. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | NW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 19:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 20:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 95% |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 75% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | SW Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 50% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SW Light | 40% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 9cm | 14cm |
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.