Cardrona Weather
Weather Forecast for Cardrona (1,504m to 1,894m)
Weather Outlook from 23 August.
Cardrona Forecast
See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.
Cardrona Weather Forecast updated at 18:49 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Long-range Snow Outlook for Cardrona
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 4℃
Min -6℃
68cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,596m to resort level (1,504m).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 August 2026 22:44 NZST
Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Cardrona over the next 3 days.
Cardrona Daily Weather Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 23 |  | 2cm New Snow | Max -3℃ Min -6℃ |
| Mon 24 |  | Cloudy. | Max 1℃ Min -5℃ |
| Tue 25 |  | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Max 4℃ Min -1℃ |
| Wed 26 |  | 8cm to 15cm New Snow | Max 2℃ Min -4℃ |
| Thu 27 |  | 41cm to 46cm New Snow | Max 1℃ Min -4℃ |
| Fri 28 |  | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Max 1℃ Min -1℃ |
| Sat 29 | | Light snow showers. | Max 0℃ Min -4℃ |
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 Weather Forecast updated at 18:49 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Current Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cardrona.New Zealand Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map
For more information about this New Zealand Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Cardrona .
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.