Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 04 November 2026 18:40 NZDT
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 4 November.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 18:40 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 12℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light drizzle then fog, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 13℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then rain showers later.
Forecast times for Rainbow 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 | 13:00 |  | Cloudy. | 11℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | NW Breeze | 30% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | NW Light | 75% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | NW Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Fog. | 7℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Fog. | 7℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Fog. | 7℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Fog. | 7℃ | NW Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Fog. | 7℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Fog. | 7℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Fog. | 7℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Fog. | 7℃ | NW Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | NW Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 12℃ | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 12℃ | NW Breeze | 60% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 13℃ | NW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 13℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 12℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 12℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Fog. | 8℃ | NW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Fog. | 8℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | W Light | 45% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | W Light | 40% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Fog. | 8℃ | W Light | 40% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Fog. | 8℃ | W Breeze | 50% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | W Light | 60% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | W Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | W Light | 75% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | W Breeze | 85% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Drizzle. | 8℃ | W Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 09:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 8℃ | W Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ | W Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | W Breeze | 100% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Rainbow are not available.
Rainbow Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Rainbow.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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.
How reliable is the snow in Rainbow?
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.