Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 21 September 2026 05:47 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 21 September.
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 | 27 September |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 2in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 51°F
Min 20°F
2in New Snow
Snow Line from 5,167ft 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 51°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then snow showers at altitude, light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then clear sky, light snow later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 33°F
Min 21°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
23
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 20°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 20°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
24
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 22°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 22°F and rising to 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
25
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 39°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, light drizzle, light snow showers later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 37°F
Min 23°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 23°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
27
1in New Snow
Light snow showers, fair, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 5,118ft 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 05:47 PDT, next update expected 11:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | 1in | 10in |
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.