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Rainbow Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 11th October 2026

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Weather Forecast for Rainbow (1,437m to 1,800m)

Weather Outlook from 11 October.

Rainbow Forecast

See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.

Rainbow Weather Forecast updated at 14:45 CDT, next update expected 20:00 CDT.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Rainbow

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 14℃
Min -4℃

4cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,560m to resort level (1,437m).

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Rainbow Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Rainbow from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Sun
11
Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃
Mon
12
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 14℃
Min 3℃
Tue
13
Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.

Max 12℃
Min 2℃
Wed
14
Lt Rain

Light rain.

Max 9℃
Min 3℃
Thu
15
Lt Snow Shwrs

1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow Line from 1,560m to resort level (1,437m).

Max 6℃
Min -2℃
Fri
16
Light Snow

2cm New Snow
Light snow.
Snow falling to resort level (1,437m).

Max -1℃
Min -4℃
Sat
17
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 9℃
Min -3℃

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 Weather Forecast updated at 14:45 CDT, next update expected 20:00 CDT.

Current Snow

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

New Zealand Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map

 

For more information about this New Zealand Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Rainbow .

Off-Piste Safety in Rainbow

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Rainbow, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.