Is Rainbow snowsure?

The snowiest week in Rainbow is week 2 of August. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 21cm 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

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June10cm2.4 days
July18cm3.2 days
August17cm3.4 days
September15cm3.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Rainbow during April (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of April for Rainbow is 1 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. Rainbow normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1650m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (3042m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Rainbow. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the first week of April but in a typical year there are also a couple of rainy days during this week of April. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Rainbow during week one of April with average maximum temperature 6.8°C and minimum temperature 5.0°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 14km/h).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Rainbow and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Rainbow


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Rainbow and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Rainbow and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Rainbow and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

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.