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Rainbow Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 27th September 2026

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Weather Forecast for Rainbow ( 1,437m to 1,800m 4,715ft to 5,906ft )

Weather Outlook from 27 September.

Rainbow Forecast

See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.

Rainbow Weather Forecast updated at 19:48 UTC, next update expected 01:00 UTC.

Long-range 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 Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Rainbow from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Sun
27
Snow

6cm 2in New Snow
Snow showers.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).

Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -8℃ 18°F
Mon
28
Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 1,499m 4,918ft to resort level ( 1,437m 4,715ft ).

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -7℃ 19°F
Tue
29
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Wed
30
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Thu
01
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 11℃ 53°F
Min -4℃ 26°F
Fri
02
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 11℃ 52°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Sat
03
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 37°F

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 Weather Forecast updated at 19:48 UTC, next update expected 01:00 UTC.

Current Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Rainbow.

For more information about this New Zealand Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Rainbow .

Off-Piste Safety in Rainbow

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Rainbow, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.