Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 27 September 2026 19:48 UTC
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 27 September.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 19:48 UTC, next update expected 01:00 UTC.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -8℃ 18°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ 18°F and rising to 1℃ 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
27
6cm 2in New Snow
Snow showers, clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -7℃ 19°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 19°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,499m 4,918ft to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).
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 | 13:00 |  | 2cm 1in New Snow | Snow showers. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Sun | 14:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Snow showers. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Sun | 15:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Snow showers. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 100% |
| Sun | 17:00 |  | Light snow showers. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Light | 55% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 20°F | SW Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 |  | Clear spells. | -7℃ 19°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ 24°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ 26°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 27°F | W Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 27°F | W Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 28°F | W Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 28°F | W Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 29°F | W Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 29°F | W Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 70% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 31°F | W Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 11:00 |  | Light snow. | 0℃ 32°F | W Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | 90% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ 32°F | W Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 55% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 20% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 35% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 29°F | W Light | 50% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 50% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 31°F | W Light | 50% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 31°F | W Light | 40% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 31°F | W Light | 30% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 31°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | W Calm | 0% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ 37°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ 40°F | W Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 4cm 2in | 4cm 2in |
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.