Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 July 2026 14:44 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 2 July.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Rainbow 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Rainbow?
| Next Snow Expected | 5 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 37cm 15in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
35cm 14in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,545m 5,069ft to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 02 July 2026 20:42 BST
Powder Possible :- 24cm 9in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Rainbow over the next 4 days.
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 6℃ 42°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 23°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
04
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,545m 5,069ft to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
05
3cm to 4cm 1in to 2in New Snow
Cloudy first, heavy snow showers then snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 25°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
06
19cm 7in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -3℃ 26°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 24°F and not getting above -3℃ 26°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
07
10cm 4in New Snow
Light snow showers, heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -2℃ 28°F
Min -5℃ 24°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ 24°F and not getting above -2℃ 28°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
08
1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).
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 14:44 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | - | 16cm 6in |
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.