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Cardrona Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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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 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 20:32 NZST.

Cardrona Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected8 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days4cm
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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 9℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Cardrona from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
WindNW F2SW F3SW F2
1,894m
6℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Lt Rain
6℃
Snow
+3cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
5℃
Fog
1℃
Mixed
NW F2SW F3SW F2
1,699m
8℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Snow
+1cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
7℃
Fog
3℃
Mixed
NW F2SW F3SW F2
1,504m
9℃
Clear
8℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Snow
+1cm
4℃
Cloud
8℃
Fog
4℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 1,819m
to 1,504m

1,504m

Max Town9℃8℃8℃9℃4℃8℃4℃
Min Town2℃4℃7℃1℃-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 9℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Max 8℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 8℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Max 9℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

1cm to 3cm New Snow

Lt RainRainLt RainLight Snow

Light rain first, rain then light rain, light snow later.

Snow Line from 1,819m to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

Light SnowCloudFogFair

Light snow first, cloudy then fog, fair later.

Max 8℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFogCloud

Clear spells, fog, cloudy later.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedFog

Cloudy, clear spells, fog later.

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 20:32 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Cardrona

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Cardrona
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Treble Cone-15cm
Coronet Peak-13cm
The Remarkables-4cm

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.