Cardrona 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 27 August 2026 07:42 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 27 August 2026 08:45 NZST
Powder Possible :- 58cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Cardrona over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Cardrona
48-hours from 26 August.
See below for forecast detail
Cardrona Snow Forecast updated at 07:42 NZST, next update expected 10:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Cardrona
Max -2℃
Min -3℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
26
10cm New Snow
Heavy snow, heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,504m).
Forecast times for Cardrona are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 27 August 2026 08:45 NZST
Powder Possible :- 58cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Cardrona over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Cardrona
Max 0℃
Min -3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
27
41cm to 47cm New Snow
Heavy snow, snow, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,504m).
Forecast times for Cardrona are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 |  | 4cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | SE Calm | 100% |
| Wed | 13:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 14:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 15:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 16:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 22:00 |  | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SE Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 00:00 |  | Light snow showers. | -3℃ | E Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | E Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | E Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | E Light | 75% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | E Light | 85% |
| Thu | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | E Light | 90% |
| Thu | 06:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | E Light | 95% |
| Thu | 07:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 08:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 09:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 10:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 11:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 12:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 13:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 14:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 15:00 | | 4cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 16:00 | | 4cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 17:00 | | 4cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 18:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 19:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 20:00 | | 1cm to 3cm New Snow | Snow. | -2℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 21:00 | | 1cm to 3cm New Snow | Snow. | -1℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 22:00 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Snow. | -1℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Thu | 23:00 | | 1cm to 3cm New Snow | Snow. | 0℃ | E Light | 95% |
| Fri | 00:00 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Snow. | 0℃ | SW Light | 95% |
| Fri | 01:00 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Snow. | 0℃ | SW Light | 95% |
| Fri | 02:00 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 1℃ | SW Light | 95% |
| Fri | 03:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 0℃ | SW Light | 90% |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SW Light | 75% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | SW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SW Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | SW Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | SW Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | SW Light | 55% | |
Snow Forecast near Cardrona
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treble Cone | 87cm | 111cm | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 66cm | 85cm | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 50cm | 74cm |
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.