Rainbow Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 July 2026 06:44 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rainbow
1-week from 2 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 | 5 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 15in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rainbow
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 42°F
Min 23°F
14in New Snow
Snow Line from 5,069ft to resort level (4,715ft).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 02 July 2026 12:42 PDT
Powder Possible :- 9in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Rainbow over the next 4 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 23°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 23°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 37°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
04
New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 5,069ft to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 37°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
05
1in to 2in New Snow
Cloudy first, heavy snow showers then snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 30°F
Min 25°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 25°F and not getting above 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
06
7in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 26°F
Min 24°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 24°F and not getting above 26°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
07
4in New Snow
Light snow showers, heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (4,715ft).
Forecast times for Rainbow are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 28°F
Min 24°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 24°F and not getting above 28°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
08
New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow 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 06:44 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Rainbow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukino | - | 6in |
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.