Cardrona 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 16 September 2026 12:41 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 16 September 2026 14:45 NZST
Powder Possible :- 16cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Cardrona over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Cardrona
48-hours from 16 September.
See below for forecast detail
Cardrona Snow Forecast updated at 12:41 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Cardrona
Max 3℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
16
13cm to 15cm New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,581m to resort level (1,504m).
Forecast times for Cardrona are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 16 September 2026 14:45 NZST
Powder Possible :- 16cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Cardrona over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Cardrona
Max -3℃
Min -6℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
17
2cm New Snow
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,504m).
Forecast times for Cardrona are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 13:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 14:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 0℃ | SE Calm | 100% |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 17:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 18:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 19:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 20:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 21:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -4℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 22:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 23:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -4℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 00:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -5℃ | W Light | 100% |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | W Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | W Calm | 90% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | W Calm | 80% | |
| Thu | 04:00 |  | Cloudy. | -6℃ | W Calm | 65% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | -6℃ | W Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ | W Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ | W Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | W Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 |  | Clear sky. | -5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Fair. | -5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Fair. | -6℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Fair. | -6℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Fair. | -6℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
Snow Forecast near Cardrona
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Remarkables | 18cm | 41cm | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 23cm | 41cm | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 16cm | 32cm |
Cardrona Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cardrona.
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.
Snow Reliability
Cardrona enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 1 to 3 meters throughout the season. Regular snowfall and well-maintained pistes ensure excellent skiing, but always check J2Ski for the latest snow information before your trip.