Next 3 days weather summary:Light rain (total 2.0mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 weather summary:Heavy rain (total 111.0mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri morning, min 1°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||
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— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 57 | 6 | 2 | — | |
max °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
min °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -5 | |
16 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 17 | 60 | 69 | 65 | 100 | 100 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 91 | 77 | |
3500 | 3500 | 3450 | 3450 | 3500 | 3450 | 3350 | 2900 | 2850 | 3000 | 3000 | 3100 | 3000 | 3000 | 2300 | 2300 | 3000 | |
 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
Latest snow reports near Rainbow:
| Top snow depth: | — |
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| Last snowfall: | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Snow Alerts | Create Alert |
0.1 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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0.1 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
0.1 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
The above table gives the weather forecast for Rainbow at the specific elevation of 1650 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Rainbow. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of New Zealand.
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Overall 3.5 Based on 10 votes and 4 reviews
One of New Zealand’s best Ski areas with terrain to cater to any ones ability. Rainbow has that real club laid back feel with staff and skiers/snowboarders alike having such a friendly accommodating attitude which is truly infectious. Rainbow hosts several events with the highlight for me being the Atomic Rainbow Masters held every year late August. This event consist of two events GS then SL, with the incredible unselfish organization being completed by the St Arnaud Ski Racing Foundation which makes my annual trip to Rainbow and the Rainbow Masters unmissable.
Curly Todd from New Zealand writes:
One of New Zealand’s best Ski areas with terrain to cater to any ones ability. Rainbow has that real club laid back feel with staff and skiers/snowboarders alike having such a friendly accommodating attitude which is truly infectious. Rainbow hosts several events with the highlight for me being the Atomic Rainbow Masters held every year late August. This event consist of two events GS then SL, with the incredible unselfish organization being completed by the St Arnaud Ski Racing Foundation which makes my annual trip to Rainbow and the Rainbow Masters unmissable.
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