Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 May 2026 06:46 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 21 May.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 06:46 PDT, next update expected 12:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 43°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
21
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 46°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 42°F | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 42°F | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Drizzle. | 42°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 43°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 43°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 42°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 42°F | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light drizzle. | 42°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light drizzle. | 42°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Light drizzle. | 41°F | NW Calm | 75% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Light drizzle. | 40°F | NW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Light drizzle. | 40°F | NW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Calm | 65% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Calm | 65% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Calm | 65% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Calm | 65% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Calm | 65% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 45°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 46°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Light | 85% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Light | 75% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Light drizzle. | 43°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Light | 40% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 |  | Clear spells. | 46°F | SW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Rainbow are not available.
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.