Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 27 October 2026 23:44 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 28 October.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 23:44 PDT, next update expected 05:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 41°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
28
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, light rain showers then snow showers, light rain later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 37°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
29
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain showers first, light snow then cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 5,118ft to resort level (4,715ft).
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 | 13:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 41°F | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 41°F | NW Breeze | 70% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 41°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 40°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 39°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 38°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Light drizzle. | 37°F | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | NW Breeze | 70% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Wed | 22:00 |  | Fog. | 34°F | NW Breeze | 45% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Fog. | 33°F | NW Breeze | 40% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | NW Breeze | 35% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Fog. | 31°F | NW Breeze | 40% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Fog. | 32°F | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | NW Breeze | 70% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 34°F | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 35°F | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 36°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 07:00 |  | New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 36°F | NW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 08:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 36°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Light rain. | 37°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Rain showers. | 37°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 11:00 |  | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 36°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 36°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 37°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 36°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | NW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | 30°F | NW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | NW Light | 85% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | W Light | 75% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | W Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | W Light | 60% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | W Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | W Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | W Light | 60% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | W Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Fog. | 28°F | W Light | 75% | |
| Fri | 08:00 |  | New Snow | Light snow showers. | 29°F | W Light | 80% |
| Fri | 09:00 |  | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 31°F | W Light | 85% |
| Fri | 10:00 | | 1in New Snow | Snow showers. | 32°F | W Light | 90% |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | W Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 12:00 |  | Clear sky. | 37°F | W Breeze | 95% | |
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 | 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.
How reliable is the snow in Rainbow?
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.