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Rainbow Snow Forecast - 8th July 2025

Rainbow Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Rainbow

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Rainbow, New Zealand for 16 days from 8 July.

Updated 09 July 2025 00:33 AEST.

Rainbow Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected13 July
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days4cm

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 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Rainbow has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Rainbow Snow Report

Snow report from Tukino (near Rainbow)

Tukino Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow Conditions-

Rainbow 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Rainbow from OpenMeteo
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
Sat
12
Sun
13
Mon
14
WindE F2NW F2NW F2
1,800m
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
1℃
Snow
+3cm
1℃
Fog
E F2NW F2NW F2
1,619m
5℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
2℃
Snow
+3cm
2℃
Fog
NW F2NW F3W F3NW F3
1,437m
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
8℃
Mixed
5℃
Cloud
3℃
Snow
+8cm
4℃
Cloud
Snow Line

1,437m

1,437m

1,599m

Max Town5℃6℃8℃8℃5℃3℃4℃
Min Town1℃3℃5℃3℃1℃-4℃-1℃

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 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

Lt RainShwrsCloudMixed

Light rain first, rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 8℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedLt RainLt Rain

Clear spells, light rain, light rain showers later.

Max 8℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
11

Snow unlikely

RainMixedMixedCloud

Rain, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
12

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudLight SnowMixed

Cloudy, light snow, clear spells later.

Max 3℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
13

3cm to 8cm New Snow

MixedSnowCloudFreeze Fog

Clear spells first, heavy snow showers then cloudy, freezing fog later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
14

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy 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 trail 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 00:33 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Rainbow

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Rainbow
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Tukino-1cm

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.