Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 03 July 2026 09:51 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 03 July 2026 09:53 NZST
Powder Possible :- 60cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Rainbow over the next 7 days.
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 2 July.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 09:51 NZST, next update expected 15:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 6℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 03 July 2026 09:53 NZST
Powder Possible :- 60cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Rainbow over the next 7 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 3℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 12:00 |  | Clear spells. | 3℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 75% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Sat | 01:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 70% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 50% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 60% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | - | 24cm |
Rainbow Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Rainbow.
This Snow Forecast for Rainbow, 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 Rainbow, 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
Rainbow Resort typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 150 cm and consistent snowfall throughout the season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates.