Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 31 October 2026 19:46 GMT
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 1 November.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 19:46 GMT, next update expected 01:00 GMT.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 10℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
02
Snow unlikely
Drizzle.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 |  | Fog. | 1℃ 35°F | NW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Fog. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Fog. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Fog. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Fog. | 1℃ 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Fog. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Fog. | -2℃ 29°F | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Fog. | -1℃ 29°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 |  | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ 42°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ 46°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ 49°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 10℃ 50°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 10℃ 50°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 10℃ 51°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 |  | Cloudy. | 10℃ 50°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 49°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 47°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 7℃ 44°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 5℃ 41°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ 38°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 20% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 40% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Fog. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 65% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Light drizzle. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ 38°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Drizzle. | 5℃ 40°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Drizzle. | 5℃ 41°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Drizzle. | 6℃ 43°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Drizzle. | 7℃ 45°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Drizzle. | 8℃ 47°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Drizzle. | 8℃ 47°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Drizzle. | 8℃ 46°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Drizzle. | 7℃ 44°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Drizzle. | 6℃ 43°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Drizzle. | 6℃ 42°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Drizzle. | 6℃ 42°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Drizzle. | 6℃ 42°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 22:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 5℃ 42°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 23:00 |  | Light rain. | 5℃ 42°F | NW Light | 100% | |
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 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.
How reliable is the snow in Rainbow?
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.