Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 September 2026 13:47 BST
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 21 September.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 13:47 BST, next update expected 19:00 BST.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then snow showers at altitude, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then clear sky, light snow later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ 48°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 51°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 51°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ 49°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ 49°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ 46°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 41°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | W Calm | 20% | |
| Tue | 02:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ 34°F | W Light | 50% | |
| Tue | 03:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 35°F | W Light | 75% | |
| Tue | 04:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | W Light | 85% | |
| Tue | 05:00 |  | Light rain. | 3℃ 37°F | W Light | 95% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 38°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ 38°F | W Light | 95% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ 38°F | W Light | 80% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 40°F | W Breeze | 60% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 40°F | W Breeze | 25% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 40°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 40°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ 40°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 40°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 39°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 33°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 30°F | W Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 15% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 20% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 25% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 30% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ 30°F | S Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 27°F | S Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | S Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 26°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 24°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ 27°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 27°F | S Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ 26°F | S Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 27°F | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ 29°F | S Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ 30°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 2cm 1in | 25cm 10in |
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.