🇳🇿 Rainbow Snow Forecast

Issued: 20 May 2026Next 6 days: 102cm fresh snowSnow depth: 306cm top / 128cm bottom

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Current Conditions - Perfect

Lift	Weather	Temp	Wind	Snow Depth
Top (1760m)		0°C	3 km/h	306cm
Bottom (1540m)		3°C	2 km/h	128cm

Next 3 Days

Exceptional conditions ahead for Rainbow! Expect 51cm of fresh powder over the next three days. Temperatures will remain well below freezing, ensuring perfect snow preservation. Light winds make for ideal skiing conditions.

Days 4–6

The outstanding weather continues with an additional 51cm of snowfall expected. Night-time snow showers will replenish the pistes beautifully, while days remain crisp and clear. Base depth continues to build impressively.

Extended Outlook

The long-range forecast for Rainbow looks absolutely phenomenal. Consistent snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, and calm winds will persist. Snow depth at the summit is an impressive 306cm. Simply world-class conditions!

6-Day Forecast	Wed 20 May			Thu 21 May			Fri 22 May			Sat 23 May			Sun 24 May			Mon 25 May
6-Day Forecast	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night
Weather
Summary	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow	Clear	Clear	Heavy Snow
Wind (km/h)	3	0	2	3	0	2	3	0	1	2	2	2	3	1	2	3	1	2
Snow (cm)	—	—	18	—	—	13	—	—	20	—	—	17	—	—	20	—	—	14
Rain (mm)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Max Temp (°C)	0	-1	-3	-1	-1	-4	-1	-2	-2	0	-2	-2	0	-1	-4	-1	0	-2
Min Temp (°C)	-5	-6	-6	-3	-4	-6	-6	-3	-6	-6	-4	-4	-4	-5	-5	-5	-6	-6
Wind Chill (°C)	-6	-7	-6	-4	-5	-6	-6	-5	-8	-8	-6	-5	-6	-5	-6	-7	-7	-7
Humidity (%)	42	33	38	48	50	46	39	43	34	38	42	50	39	37	44	46	43	43
Freeze Lvl (m)	474	355	471	365	225	30	179	163	393	122	337	200	322	343	182	447	18	321

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