Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 14 October 2026 20:44 NZDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 14 October.
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 Expected | 15 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 16℃
Min -4℃
6cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,545m 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 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.
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.
Max -2℃
Min -4℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
16
2cm New Snow
Light snow early, then fog later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,437m).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 13℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 16℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 14℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair 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 20:44 NZDT, next update expected 02:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 1cm | 1cm |
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.