Cardrona Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Cardrona
This is the Snow Forecast for Cardrona, New Zealand for 17 days from 16 November.
Updated 16 November 2025 08:34 CST.
Forecast times for Cardrona are in New Zealand Time (Pacific/Auckland).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cardrona.
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Cardrona Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Cardrona?
| Next Snow? | |
|---|---|
| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Cardrona. |
Forecast for today in Cardrona
Max 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Cardrona has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Cardrona Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 95cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 95cm |
| Snow Conditions | 15cm Fresh Snow |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +15cm |
| Snow in last 48Hrs | +30cm |
| Snow in last 7days | +105cm |
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| Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | N F2 | E F3 | SW F3 | NW F2 | |||
| 1,894m | 8℃
| 7℃
 | 8℃
 | 9℃
 | 10℃
| 8℃
| 7℃
|
| N F2 | E F3 | SW F3 | NW F2 | ||||
| 1,699m | 9℃
| 8℃
| 9℃
| 10℃
| 12℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
|
| N F2 | E F3 | SW F3 | NW F2 | ||||
| 1,504m | 10℃
| 9℃
| 11℃
| 11℃
| 13℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 10℃ | 9℃ | 11℃ | 11℃ | 13℃ | 11℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 2℃ | 5℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ |
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 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Light rain early, then rain later.
Max 11℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Light rain first, clear sky then fair, clear spells later.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 13℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 11℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Light rain, cloudy, light rain later.
Max 10℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
22
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, fog, clear spells later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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 08:34 CST, next update expected 11:00 CST.
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.
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.