Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 May 2026 17:45 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 3 May.
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 | 9 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 4in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 58°F
Min 28°F
1in New Snow
Snow Line from 4,764ft to resort level (4,715ft).
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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 56°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 58°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 57°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
05
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 50°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
06
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light drizzle, drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 49°F
Min 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
07
Snow unlikely
Drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 48°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
08
Snow unlikely
Heavy drizzle, rain, light rain later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
09
1in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 4,764ft to resort level (4,715ft).
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 17:45 PDT, next update expected 23:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | - | 1in |
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.