Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 11 October 2026 20:45 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 11 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Rainbow 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Rainbow?
| Next Snow Expected | 15 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm 1in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min -4℃ 26°F
4cm 1in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,560m 5,118ft to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).
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Rainbow Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
13
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, light rain later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
14
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, cloudy, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
15
1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,560m 5,118ft to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃ 29°F
Min -4℃ 26°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 26°F and not getting above -1℃ 29°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
16
2cm 1in New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 9℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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.
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 20:45 BST, next update expected 02:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | - | 7cm 3in |
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.