Is Rainbow snowsure?
The snowiest week in Rainbow is week 3 of August. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 19 cm of snowfall. Check out the Rainbow Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Rainbow
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 11 cm | 2.4 days |
| July | 16 cm | 3.0 days |
| August | 16 cm | 3.1 days |
| September | 14 cm | 3.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Rainbow during June (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of June for Rainbow is 15 cm. There are typically 2.6 snowy days during this week. Rainbow typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of June at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1650m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1963m) is a little above the mid altitude of Rainbow. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Rainbow in the middle of June but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 15cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Rainbow during week two of June with average maximum temperature 1.3°C and minimum temperature 0.3°C at the mid altitude. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not have perfect weather conditions also occur on average one day every second year during this week every year.
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Rainbow Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Rainbow and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Rainbow are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Rainbow are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Rainbow are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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