Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 July 2026 12:44 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 21 July.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 12:44 PDT, next update expected 18:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 41°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 44°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
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 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 14:00 |  | Clear spells. | 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Fair. | 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 39°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Fair. | 30°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 27°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 29°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Fair. | 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 39°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 43°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Calm | 20% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 42°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Fair. | 42°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Fair. | 40°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | SW Calm | 5% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 32°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 31°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 11:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | NW Light | 10% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | - | 8in |
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 trail 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.