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Rainbow Snow Forecast - 6th April 2025

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Rainbow Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Rainbow

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This is the Snow Forecast for Rainbow, New Zealand for 16 days from 6 April.

Updated 06 April 2025 14:36 AEST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Rainbow

Max 11℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

CloudLt RainCloudMixed

Cloudy first, light rain then cloudy, clear spells later.

Rainbow has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Rainbow from OpenMeteo
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
Sat
12
WindNW F4
1,800m
7℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Snow
2℃
Mixed
5℃
Clear
8℃
Fair
8℃
Fair
10℃
Clear
NW F4
1,619m
8℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Snow
4℃
Mixed
6℃
Clear
9℃
Fair
9℃
Fair
11℃
Clear
NW F4
1,437m
11℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
9℃
Clear
12℃
Mixed
12℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
Snow Line

1,437m

1,437m

Max Town11℃11℃7℃9℃12℃12℃13℃
Min Town6℃4℃1℃1℃3℃2℃5℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

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 11℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

CloudLt RainCloudMixed

Cloudy first, light rain then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudShwrsCloudLight Snow

Cloudy first, rain showers then cloudy, light snow later.

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

MixedLight SnowMixedMixed

Clear spells, light snow, clear spells later.

Max 9℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

CloudFairClearClear

Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.

Max 12℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 12℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
11

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Max 13℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
12

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

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 14:36 AEST, next update expected 20:00 AEST.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Rainbow

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Rainbow, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Rainbow, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Rainbow is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Rainbow will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Rainbow for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.