Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 14 October 2026 20:44 NZDT
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 14 October.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 20:44 NZDT, next update expected 02:00 NZDT.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 9℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
14
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, rain showers, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 7℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
15
3cm to 4cm New Snow
Rain showers, heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,545m to resort level (1,437m).
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 | | Light rain showers. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Light rain showers. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Light rain showers. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 16:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Light rain showers. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Rain showers. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Rain showers. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Rain showers. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Rain showers. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Rain showers. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Rain showers. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 7℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 02:00 |  | Light rain. | 7℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 03:00 |  | Drizzle. | 5℃ | SW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | SW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 05:00 |  | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 06:00 |  | Fog. | 2℃ | SW Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Fog. | 1℃ | SW Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Fog. | 2℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 09:00 |  | Fair. | 2℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 10:00 |  | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 5℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 19:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 1℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 20:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | 0℃ | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | SE Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SE Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | SE Breeze | 95% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 2cm | 2cm |
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.
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.