Like all Kiwis (especially skiers and riders), we are weather watchers. We also know it takes time to travel to the field from Motueka, Murchison, or Wairau Valley. The Rainbow team gets out of bed early each morning to gather information about snow conditions, wind, avalanche risk, the amount of groomed terrain, and the access road, to make a call about operations that day. We promise to be honest and give you the word as soon as possible. Please know that conditions in the mountain can change rapidly. Check this page and the Rainbow Ski Area Facebook page for up-to-date information.
**2WD AND 4WD to fit chains from bottom carpark**
Please follow the chain fitting locations as shown on the chains board in the bottom carpark.
Snow socks and plastic style chains are NOT permitted on our access road.
No chains, No access, No exception.
*Please don’t exceed the speed limit*
**Please watch out for livestock on our valley road**
OPEN:
1. Learners
2. T-bar to the top
**Our Intermediate (button lift) slope is CLOSED today due to repairs**
Last 24hrs: 0cm
Last 48hrs: 3cm
Last 7 days: 20cm
THURSDAY 22nd of August 2024: OPEN
At 0600 we have no clouds and no wind. On the forecast for today is a mix of sunshine and clouds with a high of 0 degrees. Wrap up warm and don’t forget your sunscreen.
Upper Mountain: 25cm
Lower Mountain: 35cm
Last 24hrs: 12cm
Last 48hrs: 0cm
Last 7 days: 15 cm
THE FIELD IS ON HOLD: ALL vehicles must fit chains at bottom carpark. We have had 4cm of snow in the bottom carpark and even some along the valley road so please drive to the conditions.
Upper Mountain: 20cm
Lower Mountain: 15cm
Last 24hrs: 0 cm
Last 48hrs: 0 cm
Last 7 days: 0 cm
Spring is here and it’s time to start thinking about days at the lake. Thanks for your support through the 2025 season.
We can’t wait to see you back on the mountain in 2026. Projected opening: mid-July (or earlier if the snow comes).
Upper Mountain: 0 cm
Lower Mountain: 0 cm
**Please note Rain: mm is not functional.