Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 23 September 2026 07:44 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 22 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 | 27 September |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 17cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 18cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 7℃
Min -16℃
18cm New Snow
Snow falling 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 6℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, light snow later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
23
Snow unlikely
Snow showers, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
24
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
25
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, light snow later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,437m).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
27
17cm New Snow
Snow showers first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,437m).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -16℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -16℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
28
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, 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 07:44 NZST, next update expected 13:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 2cm | 14cm |
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.