Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 15 September 2026 17:42 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 16 September.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 17:42 PDT, next update expected 23:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 41°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, drizzle, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 39°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
17
New Snow
Light drizzle, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 5,167ft to 5,069ft, with rain below.
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 | | Light drizzle. | 38°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 39°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 40°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 40°F | NW Breeze | 95% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 38°F | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 38°F | NW Light | 85% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Light drizzle. | 37°F | NW Light | 85% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Light drizzle. | 37°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Light drizzle. | 37°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Light drizzle. | 37°F | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light drizzle. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light drizzle. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light drizzle. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 04:00 |  | New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Light rain. | 37°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Light rain. | 37°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 07:00 |  | Rain showers. | 37°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Light rain showers. | 38°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Drizzle. | 39°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 38°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Drizzle. | 37°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 12:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Drizzle. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 14:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 37°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 39°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 33°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 25°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 25°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 23°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Fair. | 22°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 |  | Clear sky. | 24°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 27°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 42°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 | 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.