Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 13 April 2026 07:46 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 12 April.
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 | 19 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 2cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 10℃
Min -2℃
Snow unlikely
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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 10℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Rain, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then 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 conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, cloudy, 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
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light drizzle then clear spells, rain showers later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
16
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Light rain, heavy drizzle, light rain later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Rain, light drizzle, 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 07:46 NZST, next update expected 13:00 NZST.
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.