Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 01 September 2026 01:49 BST
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 1 September.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 01:49 BST, next update expected 07:00 BST.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
02
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,560m 5,118ft to 1,483m 4,865ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 16:00 |  | Clear spells. | 1℃ 33°F | W Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | W Light | 15% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 31°F | W Light | 20% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 31°F | W Light | 30% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 31°F | W Light | 40% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 31°F | W Light | 45% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | W Light | 40% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | W Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 39°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 40°F | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 40°F | NW Breeze | 45% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 41°F | NW Breeze | 70% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 38°F | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 38°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 38°F | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 38°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ 38°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ 39°F | NW Light | 75% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Light drizzle. | 5℃ 41°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 6℃ 42°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 6℃ 43°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 1cm - | 4cm 1in |
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.