Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 23 July 2026 06:13 IST
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 23 July.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 06:13 IST, next update expected 11:30 IST.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
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.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
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.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 12:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 06:00 |  | Light snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 09:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 19:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 75% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | S Light | 45% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | S Light | 45% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | S Light | 50% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | S Calm | 55% | |
| Sat | 04:00 |  | Clear spells. | -2℃ | S Light | 55% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | S Light | 65% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | S Light | 65% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | S Light | 70% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | S Breeze | 75% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | S Breeze | 75% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | S Breeze | 65% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | S Breeze | 50% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 16cm | 17cm |
Rainbow Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Rainbow.
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.
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.