Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 08 September 2026 12:41 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 9 September.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 12:41 PDT, next update expected 18:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 40°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then snow showers later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 35°F
Min 24°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
10
1in New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling 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 | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | W Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 38°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 40°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | W Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | W Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | W Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | W Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | W Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | W Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | W Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 03:00 |  | Light snow. | 32°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | 32°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 07:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | 32°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 32°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 09:00 |  | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 33°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 10:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 33°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 30°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 27°F | SW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 27°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 25°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 25°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Fair. | 24°F | SW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 1in | 1in |
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.