Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 13 June 2026 02:43 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 12 June.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Rainbow 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Rainbow?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 2cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 7℃
Min -4℃
3cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,560m to resort level (1,437m).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
13
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
14
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
15
Snow unlikely
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
16
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, light snow later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
17
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,529m to resort level (1,437m).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
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 02:43 NZST, next update expected 08:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | - | 11cm |
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.