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Rainbow Snow Forecast - 26th April 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 15 days from 26 April.

Updated 25 April 2025 09:38 CDT.

Rainbow Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected30 April
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days3cm
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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 12℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
26

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Rainbow has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Rainbow Snow Report

Snow report from Tukino (near Rainbow)

Tukino Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow Conditions-

Rainbow 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Rainbow from OpenMeteo
Sat
26
Sun
27
Mon
28
Tue
29
Wed
30
Thu
01
Fri
02
WindNW F2E F2SE F3SW F2
1,800m
8℃
Fair
9℃
Cloud
9℃
Fog
9℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
4℃
Mixed
NW F2E F2SE F3SW F2
1,619m
9℃
Fair
10℃
Cloud
10℃
Fog
10℃
Cloud
4℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
5℃
Mixed
NW F2NW F2SW F2S F3SW F2
1,437m
12℃
Mixed
13℃
Mixed
13℃
Fog
12℃
Cloud
6℃
Light Snow
+5cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
6℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,659m
to 1,437m

1,437m

Max Town12℃13℃13℃12℃6℃-1℃6℃
Min Town7℃10℃7℃7℃-2℃-3℃-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 12℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
26

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Max 13℃
Min 10℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
27

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 13℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
28

Snow unlikely

MixedFogFogLt Rain

Clear spells, fog, light rain later.

Max 12℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
29

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudRain

Cloudy early, then rain later.

Max 6℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
30

3cm to 5cm New Snow

RainHvy SnowLight SnowLight Snow

Rain, heavy snow, light snow later.

Snow Line from 1,659m to resort level.

Max -1℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
01

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudFairLt Snow ShwrsMixed

Cloudy first, fair then light snow showers, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 6℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
02

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy 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 09:38 CDT, next update expected imminently.

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.