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Rainbow Snow Forecast - 5th June 2025

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Rainbow Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Rainbow

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Rainbow, New Zealand for 16 days from 5 June.

Updated 05 June 2025 07:40 CDT.

Rainbow Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 June
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days4cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Rainbow.

Forecast for today in Rainbow

Max 3℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
05

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFairMixed

Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.

Rainbow has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Rainbow from OpenMeteo
Thu
05
Fri
06
Sat
07
Sun
08
Mon
09
Tue
10
Wed
11
WindSE F3SE F2
1,800m
1℃
Mixed
0℃
Cloud
+1cm
-2℃
Cloud
-1℃
Mixed
0℃
Clear
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
4℃
Cloud
SE F3SE F2
1,619m
2℃
Mixed
1℃
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃
Cloud
1℃
Mixed
2℃
Clear
3℃
Light Snow
5℃
Cloud
W F2SE F3SE F3SE F2NW F2
1,437m
3℃
Mixed
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-2℃
Mixed
0℃
Cloud
1℃
Clear
4℃
Lt Rain
5℃
Cloud
Snow Line

1,437m

1,437m

1,437m

varying 1,739m
to 1,569m

Max Town3℃1℃-2℃0℃1℃4℃5℃
Min Town-3℃-2℃-5℃-3℃-3℃1℃2℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

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 3℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
05

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFairMixed

Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.

Max 1℃
Min -2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
06

1cm to 2cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowLight SnowLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -2℃
Min -5℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
07

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudMixedFair

Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
08

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudCloud

Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
09

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 4℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
10

up to 1cm New Snow

ClearLt RainLt RainMixed

Clear sky, light rain, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,739m to 1,569m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
11

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

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 piste 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 07:40 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Rainbow

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Rainbow
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Tukino3cm 6cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Rainbow

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Rainbow, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Rainbow, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Rainbow is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Rainbow will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Rainbow for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.