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Rainbow Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 1st September 2026

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Weather Forecast for Rainbow (1,437m to 1,800m)

Weather Outlook from 1 September.

Rainbow Forecast

See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.

Rainbow Weather Forecast updated at 12:49 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Rainbow

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 8℃
Min -4℃

9cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,575m to resort level (1,437m).

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Rainbow Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Rainbow from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Tue
01
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 1℃
Min -1℃
Wed
02
Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 1,560m to 1,483m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Thu
03
Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.

Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Fri
04
Lt Snow Shwrs

3cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow Line from 1,499m to resort level (1,437m).

Max 5℃
Min -1℃
Sat
05
Lt Snow Shwrs

1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow Line from 1,483m to resort level (1,437m).

Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Sun
06
Snow

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow showers.
Snow Line from 1,575m to resort level (1,437m).

Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Mon
07
Light Snow

1cm New Snow
Light snow.
Snow falling to resort level (1,437m).

Max 3℃
Min -4℃

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 Weather Forecast updated at 12:49 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Current Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Rainbow.

For more information about this New Zealand Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Rainbow .

Off-Piste Safety in Rainbow

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Rainbow, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.