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Cardrona Snow Forecast - 5th July 2025

Cardrona Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Cardrona

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Cardrona, New Zealand for 16 days from 5 July.

Updated 05 July 2025 16:32 NZST.

Cardrona Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected9 July
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days6cm

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cardrona.

Forecast for today in Cardrona

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

FairFogFogMixed

Fair, fog, clear spells later.

Cardrona has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Cardrona Snow Report

Cardrona Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths65cm
Lower Snow Depths65cm
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open
Lifts Open1 Lifts

Ski area reported to be open, with 1 lifts running.

Cardrona 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Cardrona from OpenMeteo
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
Wind
1,894m
-2℃
Fog
-3℃
Fair
-2℃
Cloud
-2℃
Mixed
0℃
Light Snow
+2cm
2℃
Cloud
2℃
Light Snow
+3cm
1,699m
-1℃
Fog
-2℃
Fair
-1℃
Cloud
-1℃
Mixed
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
3℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1,504m
0℃
Fog
0℃
Fair
0℃
Cloud
0℃
Mixed
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
5℃
Cloud
4℃
Light Snow
Snow Line

varying 1,759m
to 1,504m

varying 1,769m
to 1,504m

Max Town0℃0℃0℃0℃3℃5℃4℃
Min Town-3℃-3℃-2℃-2℃-1℃1℃-1℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Cardrona Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

FairFogFogMixed

Fair, fog, clear spells later.

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFairMixed

Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.

Max 0℃
Min -2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 0℃
Min -2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

FogFogFogCloud

Fog early, then cloudy later.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
09

up to 2cm New Snow

MixedLight SnowShwrsCloud

Clear spells first, light snow then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,759m to resort level.

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
11

up to 3cm New Snow

MixedCloudLight SnowFog

Clear spells first, cloudy then light snow, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,769m to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Cardrona, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Cardrona, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Cardrona Snow Forecast updated at 16:32 NZST, next update expected 19:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Cardrona

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Cardrona
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Treble Cone-6cm
The Remarkables-2cm
Coronet Peak-1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Cardrona

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Cardrona, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Cardrona, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Cardrona is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Cardrona will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Cardrona for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.