Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 23 July 2026 12:43 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 23 July.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some 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 | 24 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 5℃
Min -15℃
8cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,575m to resort level (1,437m).
There is some 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 2℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, light snow, snow showers 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 (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
24
5cm to 7cm New Snow
Light drizzle first, snow showers then cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,575m to resort level (1,437m).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃
Min -6℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
25
1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,437m).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃
Min -15℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -15℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -12℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
29
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells 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 12:43 NZST, next update expected 18:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.