Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 July 2026 14:51 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 2 July.
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 | 5 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 24in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 42°F
Min 22°F
24in New Snow
Snow Line from 5,118ft to resort level (4,715ft).
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 02 July 2026 16:42 PDT
Powder Possible :- 24in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Rainbow over the next 7 days.
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 42°F
Min 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 38°F
Min 22°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 22°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 38°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
04
New Snow
Light drizzle, light rain, light snow later.
Snow Line from 5,118ft to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 36°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
05
up to 1in New Snow
Fair, snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 5,118ft to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 31°F
Min 26°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 26°F and not getting above 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
06
4in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, heavy snow, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 35°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
07
10in to 15in New Snow
Snow showers, heavy snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 4,816ft to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 34°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
08
4in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling 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 14:51 PDT, next update expected 20:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | - | 9in |
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.