Cardrona Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Cardrona
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This is the Snow Forecast for Cardrona, New Zealand for 16 days from 25 May.
Updated 26 May 2025 00:31 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 27 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm |
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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 7℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light rain then cloudy, clear spells later.
Cardrona has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Cardrona Snow Report
Snow report from Coronet Peak (22km from Cardrona)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | SW F2 | W F2 | W F4 | W F3 | ||
| 1,894m | 5℃
 | 4℃
 | 4℃
 +1cm
| 0℃
 +2cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| -2℃
 | 1℃
|
| NW F2 | SW F2 | W F2 | W F4 | W F3 | |||
| 1,699m | 6℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| 4℃
+1cm
| 0℃
| 2℃
|
| NW F2 | SW F2 | W F2 | W F4 | W F3 | |||
| 1,504m | 7℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
| 3℃
| 5℃
| 1℃
| 4℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,609m | varying 1,829m | varying 1,529m | 1,504m | |||
| Max Town | 7℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 1℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 0℃ | 2℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | -4℃ | 2℃ |
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 7℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light rain then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
26
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
27
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,609m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
28
up to 2cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, fair, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,829m to 1,509m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
29
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear sky, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,529m to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Clear spells.
Max 4℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Light rain early, then clear spells 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 00:31 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Cardrona
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Remarkables | - | 11cm | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 1cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 1cm | 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.