Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 01 September 2026 00:42 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 1 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 | 4 September |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 4in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 46°F
Min 25°F
4in 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 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
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, light rain showers, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
04
1in New Snow
Light snow showers first, light snow then cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 5,167ft to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 36°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
05
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow showers, heavy snow showers at altitude, drizzle later.
Snow Line from 4,967ft to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 42°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
06
up to 1in New Snow
Rain showers first, light rain showers then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 5,167ft to 4,865ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 36°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
07
1in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 4,816ft 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 00:42 PDT, next update expected 06:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | - | 2in |
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.