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Rainbow Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 21st March 2026

Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 23:43 AEDT

2-Day Forecast for Rainbow

48-hours from 21 March.

See below for forecast detail

Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 23:43 AEDT, next update expected 05:00 AEDT.

Forecast for today in Rainbow

Max 15℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
21

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudClear

Fair, cloudy, clear sky later.

Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow

Max 16℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
22

Snow unlikely

ClearLt DrizzleClearClear

Clear sky, light drizzle, clear sky later.

Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Rainbow from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat13:00Clear

Clear sky.14℃NW
Light
0%
Sat14:00Fair

Fair.15℃NW
Light
0%
Sat15:00Mixed

Clear spells.15℃NW
Light
0%
Sat16:00Fair

Fair.14℃NW
Light
0%
Sat17:00Fair

Fair.13℃NW
Light
0%
Sat18:00Fair

Fair.12℃NW
Light
0%
Sat19:00Fair

Fair.11℃NW
Light
0%
Sat20:00Fair

Fair.8℃NW
Light
0%
Sat21:00Mixed

Clear spells.7℃NW
Light
0%
Sat22:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃NW
Light
0%
Sat23:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃NW
Light
0%
Sun00:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Light
0%
Sun01:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Light
0%
Sun02:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Light
0%
Sun03:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Light
0%
Sun04:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Light
0%
Sun05:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Light
0%
Sun06:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Light
0%
Sun07:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Light
0%
Sun08:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Light
0%
Sun09:00Clear

Clear sky.6℃SW
Light
0%
Sun10:00Clear

Clear sky.10℃SW
Light
0%
Sun11:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun12:00Clear

Clear sky.14℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun13:00Clear

Clear sky.15℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun14:00Clear

Clear sky.16℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun15:00Clear

Clear sky.16℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun16:00Clear

Clear sky.16℃SW
Light
0%
Sun17:00Clear

Clear sky.15℃SW
Light
0%
Sun18:00Fair

Fair.14℃SW
Light
0%
Sun19:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.12℃SW
Light
0%
Sun20:00Drizzle

Drizzle.10℃SW
Light
5%
Sun21:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.10℃SW
Light
10%
Sun22:00Mixed

Clear spells.9℃SW
Light
10%
Sun23:00Fair

Fair.8℃SW
Calm
10%
Mon00:00Clear

Clear sky.7℃SW
Calm
5%
Mon01:00Clear

Clear sky.6℃SW
Calm
0%
Mon02:00Clear

Clear sky.6℃SW
Calm
0%
Mon03:00Clear

Clear sky.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Mon04:00Clear

Clear sky.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Mon05:00Clear

Clear sky.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Mon06:00Clear

Clear sky.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Mon07:00Clear

Clear sky.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Mon08:00Clear

Clear sky.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Mon09:00Clear

Clear sky.8℃SW
Light
0%
Mon10:00Clear

Clear sky.10℃SW
Light
0%
Mon11:00Clear

Clear sky.12℃SW
Light
0%
Mon12:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃SW
Light
0%

Snow Forecast near Rainbow

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Rainbow are not available.

Rainbow Snow

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

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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.