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Rainbow Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 21st March 2026

Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 23:46 PDT

2-Day Forecast for Rainbow

48-hours from 21 March.

See below for forecast detail

Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 23:46 PDT, next update expected 05:00 PDT.

Forecast for today in Rainbow

Max 60°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 60°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
21

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudClear

Fair, cloudy, clear sky later.

Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow

Max 61°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 61°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
22

Snow unlikely

ClearShwrsClearClear

Clear sky, rain showers, clear sky later.

Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Rainbow from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat13:00Clear

Clear sky.57°FNW
Light
0%
Sat14:00Fair

Fair.58°FNW
Light
0%
Sat15:00Mixed

Clear spells.60°FNW
Light
0%
Sat16:00Fair

Fair.58°FNW
Light
0%
Sat17:00Fair

Fair.56°FNW
Light
0%
Sat18:00Fair

Fair.54°FNW
Light
0%
Sat19:00Fair

Fair.51°FNW
Light
0%
Sat20:00Fair

Fair.46°FNW
Light
0%
Sat21:00Cloud

Cloudy.44°FNW
Light
0%
Sat22:00Cloud

Cloudy.45°FNW
Light
0%
Sat23:00Cloud

Cloudy.45°FNW
Light
0%
Sun00:00Cloud

Cloudy.45°FSW
Light
0%
Sun01:00Cloud

Cloudy.45°FSW
Light
0%
Sun02:00Cloud

Cloudy.45°FSW
Light
0%
Sun03:00Cloud

Cloudy.44°FSW
Light
0%
Sun04:00Cloud

Cloudy.43°FSW
Light
0%
Sun05:00Cloud

Cloudy.41°FSW
Light
0%
Sun06:00Cloud

Cloudy.39°FSW
Light
0%
Sun07:00Cloud

Cloudy.37°FSW
Light
0%
Sun08:00Mixed

Clear spells.36°FSW
Light
0%
Sun09:00Clear

Clear sky.43°FSW
Light
0%
Sun10:00Clear

Clear sky.51°FSW
Calm
0%
Sun11:00Clear

Clear sky.54°FSW
Calm
0%
Sun12:00Clear

Clear sky.57°FSW
Calm
0%
Sun13:00Clear

Clear sky.59°FSW
Calm
0%
Sun14:00Clear

Clear sky.60°FSW
Calm
0%
Sun15:00Clear

Clear sky.61°FSW
Calm
0%
Sun16:00Clear

Clear sky.60°FSW
Calm
0%
Sun17:00Fair

Fair.59°FSW
Calm
0%
Sun18:00Fair

Fair.57°FSW
Light
5%
Sun19:00Fair

Fair.54°FSW
Light
5%
Sun20:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.49°FSW
Calm
5%
Sun21:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.49°FSW
Light
5%
Sun22:00Mixed

Clear spells.48°FSW
Calm
5%
Sun23:00Fair

Fair.47°FSW
Calm
5%
Mon00:00Fair

Fair.45°FSW
Calm
0%
Mon01:00Clear

Clear sky.44°FSW
Calm
0%
Mon02:00Clear

Clear sky.42°FSW
Calm
0%
Mon03:00Clear

Clear sky.42°FSW
Calm
0%
Mon04:00Clear

Clear sky.41°FSW
Calm
0%
Mon05:00Clear

Clear sky.41°FSW
Light
0%
Mon06:00Clear

Clear sky.41°FSW
Light
0%
Mon07:00Clear

Clear sky.40°FSW
Light
0%
Mon08:00Clear

Clear sky.40°FSW
Light
0%
Mon09:00Clear

Clear sky.46°FSW
Light
0%
Mon10:00Clear

Clear sky.51°FSW
Light
0%
Mon11:00Clear

Clear sky.53°FSW
Light
0%
Mon12:00Clear

Clear sky.55°FSW
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.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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.