Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 22 July 2026 17:43 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 23 July.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Rainbow 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Rainbow?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 3in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 42°F
Min 5°F
3in New Snow
Snow Line from 5,167ft to resort level (4,715ft).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 36°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, light snow, snow showers later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 39°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
24
2in to 3in New Snow
Light drizzle first, snow showers then cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 5,167ft to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 31°F
Min 20°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 20°F and not getting above 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
25
New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 32°F
Min 5°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 5°F and not getting above 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 34°F
Min 11°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 11°F and rising to 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 17°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 17°F and rising to 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 18°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 18°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
29
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells 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 17:43 PDT, next update expected 23:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 6in | 7in |
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.