🇳🇿 Rainbow Snow Forecast

Issued: 18 Oct 2026Next 6 days: 105cm fresh snowSnow depth: 272cm top / 145cm bottom

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Current Conditions - Perfect

Lift	Weather	Temp	Wind	Snow Depth
Top (1760m)		0°C	1 km/h	272cm
Bottom (1540m)		3°C	2 km/h	145cm

Next 3 Days

Exceptional conditions ahead for Rainbow! Expect 47cm 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 58cm 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 272cm. Simply world-class conditions!

6-Day Forecast	Sun 18 Oct			Mon 19 Oct			Tue 20 Oct			Wed 21 Oct			Thu 22 Oct			Fri 23 Oct
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)	1	1	0	1	0	3	1	2	0	3	2	1	2	2	3	0	3	0
Snow (cm)	—	—	15	—	—	12	—	—	20	—	—	22	—	—	23	—	—	13
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	-4	-1	0	-4	-2	0	-2	-1	-1	-2	-1	-1	-2	-1	-2	-4
Min Temp (°C)	-5	-4	-5	-4	-5	-5	-4	-3	-4	-5	-6	-5	-3	-6	-3	-3	-6	-5
Wind Chill (°C)	-7	-6	-5	-5	-7	-5	-5	-4	-5	-7	-6	-6	-5	-8	-5	-5	-7	-5
Humidity (%)	35	43	33	40	40	31	37	33	41	49	44	39	35	35	38	44	30	36
Freeze Lvl (m)	345	76	486	380	349	109	203	300	404	67	424	158	402	349	321	408	256	141

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