Cardrona 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 July 2026 20:43 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Cardrona

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 July.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Cardrona Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Cardrona?

Cardrona Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,699m)
Next Snow Expected	4 July
Next Snow Amount	18cm
Next 48 Hours	18cm
Next 7 Days	32cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Cardrona

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 3℃
Min -14℃

32cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,627m to resort level (1,504m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 02 July 2026 20:46 NZST

Powder Possible :- 18cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Cardrona over the next 2 days.

Cardrona Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Cardrona from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Thu 02	Clear spells.	Max 3℃ Min -2℃
Fri 03	Cloudy.	Max 3℃ Min -1℃
Sat 04	13cm to 18cm New Snow Snow showers. Snow Line from 1,627m to resort level (1,504m).	Max 2℃ Min -4℃
Sun 05	13cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,504m).	Max -3℃ Min -10℃
Mon 06	1cm New Snow Cloudy. Snow falling to resort level (1,504m).	Max -6℃ Min -9℃
Tue 07	Cloudy.	Max -6℃ Min -14℃
Wed 08	Clear spells.	Max -8℃ Min -14℃

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 20:43 NZST, next update expected 23:00 NZST.

Ensemble forecast for Cardrona, New Zealand at 1,504m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Cardrona

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Cardrona
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Treble Cone	39cm	49cm
Coronet Peak	17cm	25cm
The Remarkables	13cm	18cm

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Cardrona

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Cardrona, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.