Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 September 2026 12:50 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 2 September.
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 | 4 September |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 13cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 8℃
Min -4℃
11cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,575m 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 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, rain showers, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
04
4cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, heavy snow showers then snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,437m).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
05
3cm to 4cm New Snow
Light snow early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,499m to resort level (1,437m).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
06
up to 3cm New Snow
Light drizzle, heavy drizzle, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,514m to resort level (1,437m).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
07
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
08
1cm New Snow
Light snow early, then clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,468m to resort level (1,437m).
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 12:50 NZST, next update expected 18:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 1cm | 8cm |
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.