Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 22 July 2026 14:40 CDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 22 July 2026 14:47 CDT
Powder Possible :- 26cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Ruapehu over the next 3 days.
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 22 July.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 14:40 CDT, next update expected 17:00 CDT.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 3℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then clear sky, fair later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 22 July 2026 14:47 CDT
Powder Possible :- 26cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Ruapehu over the next 3 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 4℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu 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. | 3℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 |  | Fair. | 3℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 65% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 75% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 75% | |
| 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 | 65% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 65% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 65% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 45% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 45% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
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 | 32cm | 47cm |
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.