Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 25 August 2026 12:48 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 26 August.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 12:48 PDT, next update expected 18:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 43°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
26
New Snow
Drizzle, light rain showers, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 5,118ft to 4,918ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 41°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
27
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 5,069ft to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 00:00 | | Drizzle. | 36°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Drizzle. | 37°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 02:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 37°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Drizzle. | 36°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | W Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | W Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 35°F | W Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 07:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 35°F | W Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Drizzle. | 36°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Drizzle. | 38°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 39°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Drizzle. | 41°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 12:00 |  | Light rain. | 41°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 43°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Drizzle. | 43°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Drizzle. | 43°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Drizzle. | 42°F | W Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 42°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Drizzle. | 41°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 41°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 41°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Drizzle. | 41°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Drizzle. | 41°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 41°F | W Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Drizzle. | 40°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 41°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light rain showers. | 40°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Light rain showers. | 40°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light rain showers. | 39°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Rain showers. | 38°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Light rain. | 37°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 36°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 35°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 35°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 35°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | S Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 34°F | S Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 13:00 |  | Cloudy. | 35°F | S Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | S Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | S Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 35°F | S Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 35°F | S Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 35°F | S Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 35°F | S Breeze | 70% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 35°F | S Breeze | 55% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | S Breeze | 45% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | S Breeze | 50% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 37°F | S Breeze | 55% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | - | 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 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.