Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 22 September 2026 17:43 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 23 September.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 17:43 PDT, next update expected 23:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 34°F
Min 22°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 22°F and rising to 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
23
Snow unlikely
Snow showers early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 39°F
Min 21°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 21°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
24
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 |  | Fair. | 34°F | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 34°F | SE Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 33°F | SE Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 31°F | SE Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 30°F | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 27°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Fair. | 24°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 23°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 22°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 22°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 22°F | SE Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 22°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 22°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 21°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 21°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 21°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 21°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 21°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 24°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 39°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 39°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 39°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Fair. | 39°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Fair. | 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Fair. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Fair. | 26°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Fair. | 26°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 26°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 27°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 40% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 39°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Fri | 11:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 41°F | SW Light | 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.