Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 20 October 2026 17:44 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 21 October.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 17:44 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 59°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 63°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 63°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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 | | Clear sky. | 59°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 58°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 58°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 57°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 56°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 54°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 51°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 45°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 42°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 39°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 |  | Fair. | 49°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 56°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 60°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 62°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 63°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Fair. | 63°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 61°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 60°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 59°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 57°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Fair. | 54°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 48°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 45°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 |  | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 44°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 43°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 41°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 48°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 50°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 52°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 54°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 56°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.
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.