Mount Ruapehu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 09 November 2026 07:45 CST
2-Day Forecast for Mount Ruapehu
48-hours from 9 November.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Ruapehu Snow Forecast updated at 07:45 CST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Mount Ruapehu
Max 13℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
09
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, rain showers then light drizzle, light rain showers later.
Forecast times for Mount Ruapehu are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Ruapehu
Max 9℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
10
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, light rain then drizzle, light drizzle later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 13:00 |  | Cloudy. | 13℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | NE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | NE Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | NE Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | NE Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 18:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 9℃ | NE Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light rain showers. | 8℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light rain showers. | 8℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Drizzle. | 8℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | NE Light | 95% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | NE Light | 85% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | NE Light | 80% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 95% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Drizzle. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Light rain showers. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 09:00 |  | Thunderstorms. | 8℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Light rain showers. | 8℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Rain showers. | 9℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Rain showers. | 9℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Rain showers. | 8℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Thunderstorms. | 9℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Thunderstorms. | 8℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Rain showers. | 8℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Rain showers. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Rain showers. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Rain. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Light rain. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Light rain. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Light rain. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Light rain showers. | 7℃ | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Light rain showers. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Light rain showers. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Light rain showers. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Drizzle. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Drizzle. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Drizzle. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Drizzle. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Drizzle. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Light drizzle. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Light drizzle. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Ruapehu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Mount Ruapehu are not available.
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.
How reliable is the snow in Mount Ruapehu?
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.