Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 23 July 2026 05:41 AEST
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 22 July.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 05:41 AEST, next update expected 11:00 AEST.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 7℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 2℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light snow, snow showers later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 |  | Fair. | 7℃ | W Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ | W Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 5℃ | W Light | 50% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 5℃ | W Calm | 60% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | W Light | 45% | |
| Wed | 17:00 |  | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Calm | 5% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| 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 Breeze | 85% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Snow showers at altitude. Shwrs below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 7cm | 15cm |
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 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.
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.