Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 23 June 2026 19:41 UTC
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 23 June 2026 22:44 UTC
Powder Possible :- 15cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Rainbow over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 23 June.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 19:41 UTC, next update expected 01:00 UTC.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
23
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then light snow, light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 June 2026 22:44 UTC
Powder Possible :- 15cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Rainbow over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
24
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers first, light drizzle then snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 1,468m 4,816ft to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 12:00 |  | Fair. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 35% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 34°F | NE Light | 55% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 34°F | NE Light | 75% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 35°F | NE Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 35°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ 35°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 2℃ 35°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 35°F | NE Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NE Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | NE Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NE Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NE Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 38°F | NE Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 38°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ 39°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ 39°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Drizzle. | 4℃ 38°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 16:00 |  | Light rain. | 3℃ 38°F | NE Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Light rain. | 3℃ 38°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light rain. | 3℃ 38°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ 38°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 38°F | NE Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NE Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NE Calm | 85% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | NE Calm | 80% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ 37°F | SE Calm | 75% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | SE Light | 75% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | SE Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | SE Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ 31°F | SE Breeze | 80% | |
| Thu | 05:00 |  | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SE Breeze | 70% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -1℃ 29°F | SE Breeze | 60% |
| Thu | 07:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | SE Breeze | 60% |
| Thu | 08:00 |  | 1cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 28°F | SE Breeze | 60% |
| Thu | 09:00 | | 1cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 28°F | SE Breeze | 65% |
| Thu | 10:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 28°F | SE Breeze | 75% |
| Thu | 11:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ 28°F | SE Breeze | 85% |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 16cm 6in | 23cm 9in |
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.