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Cardrona Snow Forecast - 6th July 2025

Cardrona Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Cardrona

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Cardrona, New Zealand for 16 days from 6 July.

Updated 06 July 2025 15:32 CDT.

Cardrona Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected9 July
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days4cm

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cardrona.

Forecast for today in Cardrona

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

FairCloudFairFair

Fair, cloudy, fair later.

Cardrona has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Cardrona Snow Report

Cardrona Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths65cm
Lower Snow Depths65cm
Snow Conditions-

Cardrona 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Cardrona from OpenMeteo
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
Sat
12
Wind
1,894m
-3℃
Cloud
-3℃
Mixed
-3℃
Fog
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
1,699m
-1℃
Cloud
-2℃
Mixed
-1℃
Fog
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Cloud
1,504m
0℃
Cloud
0℃
Mixed
0℃
Fog
4℃
Light Snow
+1cm
5℃
Cloud
3℃
Shwrs
3℃
Cloud
Snow Line

1,599m

varying 1,789m
to 1,504m

varying 1,809m
to 1,669m

varying 1,749m
to 1,619m

varying 1,569m
to 1,504m

Max Town0℃0℃0℃4℃5℃3℃3℃
Min Town-3℃-3℃-3℃-2℃1℃0℃-1℃

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 0℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

FairCloudFairFair

Fair, cloudy, fair later.

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFairMixed

Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

MixedFogFogFog

Clear spells early, then fog later.

Max 4℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
09

1cm to 2cm New Snow

Light SnowMixedLt RainLt Rain

Light snow, clear spells, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,789m to resort level.

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
10

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedCloudCloudLt Rain

Clear spells, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,809m to 1,669m, with rain below.

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
11

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,749m to 1,619m, with rain below.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
12

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

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 15:32 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Cardrona

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Cardrona
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Treble Cone1cm 17cm
The Remarkables-4cm

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.