Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 April 2026 12:46 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 12 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Rainbow 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Rainbow?
| Next Snow Expected | 19 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 1in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 51°F
Min 28°F
Snow unlikely
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Rainbow Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 51°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Rain, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 43°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 44°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light drizzle then clear spells, rain showers later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
16
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 43°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Light rain, heavy drizzle, light rain later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 44°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Rain, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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.
Rainbow Snow Forecast updated at 12:46 PDT, next update expected 18:00 PDT.
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.