Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 23 July 2026 07:41 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 23 July.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 07:41 NZST, next update expected 13:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 2℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light snow, snow showers later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
24
4cm to 6cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,575m to resort level (1,437m).
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 | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Fri | 03:00 |  | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Snow showers at altitude. Shwrs below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 18:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 15cm | 16cm |
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.