Cardrona 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 04 July 2026 15:44 CDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 04 July 2026 15:46 CDT
Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Cardrona over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Cardrona
48-hours from 4 July.
See below for forecast detail
Cardrona Snow Forecast updated at 15:44 CDT, next update expected 18:00 CDT.
Forecast for today in Cardrona
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
04
1cm to 4cm New Snow
Snow showers first, light snow then snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,627m to resort level (1,504m).
Forecast times for Cardrona are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 04 July 2026 15:46 CDT
Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Cardrona over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Cardrona
Max -2℃
Min -5℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
05
8cm New Snow
Snow showers, heavy snow showers, 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 12:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Snow showers at altitude. Shwrs below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Sat | 13:00 |  | Drizzle. | 3℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sat | 15:00 |  | Clear spells. | 2℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 2℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Sat | 17:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | 1℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Sat | 18:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | 1℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | SE Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | SE Light | 75% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | SE Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | SE Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Light snow showers. | -2℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SE Light | 85% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SE Calm | 100% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Light snow showers. | -4℃ | SE Calm | 100% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -4℃ | SE Light | 95% |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Light snow showers. | -3℃ | SE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Light snow showers. | -4℃ | SE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -4℃ | SE Light | 95% |
| Sun | 11:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -4℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Light snow showers. | -4℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ | SE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Light snow. | -4℃ | SE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Light snow showers. | -4℃ | SE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Light snow. | -4℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Light snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Light snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Sun | 22:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 95% |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Light snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 85% |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 75% |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 50% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Light snow. | -5℃ | SE Light | 40% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 35% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Light snow. | -5℃ | SE Light | 35% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Light snow. | -5℃ | SE Light | 35% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Light snow. | -5℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
Snow Forecast near Cardrona
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treble Cone | 16cm | 17cm | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 19cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 11cm | 12cm |
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.