Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 August 2026 18:50 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 12 August.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Rainbow 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Rainbow?
| Next Snow? | |
|---|---|
| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Rainbow. |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 8℃
Min -4℃
1cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,514m to resort level (1,437m).
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Rainbow Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light snow then snow showers, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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
Thu
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,514m to resort level (1,437m).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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.
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 18:50 NZST, next update expected 00:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 16cm | 17cm |
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.