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Opening
on 4 September 		Road Access Snow Base Last Snow Fall Weather Lifts Open
Closed
50cm
10cm
on Thu 02 September		 Snowing
Light
0 of 5
Print Report

Road status
Closed
Further road information
The Rainbow access road is currently closed to all unauthorised traffic. Carry snow chains with all vehicles just in case the conditions change.

Snow base - Lower 80cm
Snow base - Upper 50cm
New Snow 10cm on Thu 02 September
Snow conditions
Rainbow will be re-opening on Saturday the 4th September. We have had a fresh snowfall overnight, and the snow is continuing to fall and settle. Snow quality is excellent with cold temperatures and little wind. This will be adding to the good base that we already had on most of our main runs, and topping up the runs that needed a bit more

Wind Light  
Visibility Poor  
Temperature -2.0°C
Weather Snowing
Further weather information
It is currently snowing steadily from the northeast, with a light breeze and cold temperatures. We expect these conditions to continue through to Friday night.

FRI 3 SAT 4 SUN 5 MON 6 TUE 7 WED 8
light snow
Moderate WSW 		clear
Light WSW 		snow shwrs
Moderate WNW 		light snow
Moderate WNW 		light snow
Light SE 		clear
Light SE
View full 6-day forecast

Lifts
T-Bar
 Open to TOP. Easy Way Home will be open so the T-Bar will be suitable for all levels of skiers/riders
West Bowl Access Tow
Terrain Park Fixed Grip
Learner Facilities
Nelson Contracting Platter
 More turns here before trying the TBar
Novice Tow
 The best place to start for those new to skiing or snowboarding.
Cafeteria
Rainbow Cafe
 Expresso coffee and fantastic food.
Services
Ski & Snowboard School
 A perfect day to take a lesson from our awesome crew.
Ski & Board Rental
 Let these guys deck you out with the right gear.
Shuttle
 Leaves bottom carpark at: 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 11:00am & 12:00pm.

Finally the cold weather has arrived and delivered the goods! We can thank a weakening Polar Vortex for the latest blast from Antarctica and predictions are for this weather pattern to continue. Over the last twenty four hours Rainbow has received 30+ cms of fresh snow to add to the base which has been slowly building over the last two weeks, and we expect more snowfall over Friday. With the new snowfall over the last two weeks, and the dump received today, we are confident that we will be able to open significantly more terrain than before. So, if you've been sitting at home this winter reading the snow reports and waiting for conditions to get better - wait no longer! Pack your skis and snowboards and get up to the mountain this weekend - you need to do it and we need your support! Season Pass holders - if you've only used your season pass a few times this winter this is your chance to get some more days in. Even better, get some of your mates in the car and bring them up with you! We hope to be open now every day until the end of September, weather & conditions permitting. So, if you can get some time off during the week check the snow report out and come on up - mid-week the slopes are uncrowded and the queues are short! See you on the mountain!!

Phone +64 3 521 1861
Fax +64 3 521 1144
Postal Address PO Box 95
City St Arnaud
Email info@skirainbow.co.nz
Web http://www.skirainbow.co.nz

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