Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 May 2026 19:41 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 12 May.
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 | 23 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | - - |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Snow unlikely
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 8℃ 47°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 10℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 10℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 10℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
18
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 19:41 UTC, next update expected 01:00 UTC.
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.