Rainbow 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 22 April 2026 00:43 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Rainbow
48-hours from 22 April.
See below for forecast detail
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 00:43 PDT, next update expected 06:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Rainbow
Max 30°F
Min 29°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 29°F and not getting above 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Rainbow
Max 39°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.
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 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light snow. | 29°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SE Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 29°F | SE Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | S Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | S Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | S Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | S Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 |  | Clear spells. | 37°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 36°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 31°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 29°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 29°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 27°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 26°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 24°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 26°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 26°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 26°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 26°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 26°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Fair. | 26°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Fair. | 29°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 36°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 44°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 47°F | S Calm | 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.