Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 27 September 2026 19:48 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 27 September.
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 | 27 September |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 7cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm 3in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 11℃ 53°F
Min -8℃ 18°F
7cm 3in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,499m 4,918ft 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 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.
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.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
29
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 8℃ 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, clear sky then cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃ 53°F
Min -4℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 26°F and rising to 11℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 11℃ 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light drizzle, cloudy later.
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 19:48 UTC, next update expected 01:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 4cm 2in | 4cm 2in |
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.