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Current temp

-5°C

Wind

NW · 12 km/h

Fresh snow

0cm

Freezing level

1,300 m

10-day forecast

Updated 30 Aug 2026, 10:01 UTC

Heavy snow expected Fri.

Sun

30 Aug

Snow showers

-2°C / -6°C

New snow 3cm

AM-3°C15 km/h

PM-3°C19 km/h

Nt-6°C17 km/h

Mon

31 Aug

Snow showers

-5°C / -13°C

New snow 3cm

AM-7°C15 km/h

PM-7°C12 km/h

Nt-11°C12 km/h

Tue

1 Sep

Snow

-3°C / -12°C

New snow 0cm

AM-8°C10 km/h

PM-4°C15 km/h

Nt-5°C9 km/h

Wed

2 Sep

Drizzle

0°C / -7°C

New snow 0cm

AM-3°C12 km/h

PM-1°C18 km/h

Nt-1°C9 km/h

Thu

3 Sep

Snow showers

0°C / -3°C

New snow 0cm

AM-1°C9 km/h

PM-1°C10 km/h

Nt-2°C12 km/h

Fri

4 Sep

Snow showers

-2°C / -5°C

New snow 5cm

AM-5°C13 km/h

PM-4°C15 km/h

Nt-6°C11 km/h

Sat

5 Sep

Snow showers

-3°C / -7°C

New snow 8cm

AM-5°C7 km/h

PM-3°C8 km/h

Nt-4°C10 km/h

Sun

6 Sep

Snow showers

-3°C / -6°C

New snow 3cm

AM-3°C10 km/h

PM-3°C6 km/h

Nt-7°C8 km/h

Mon

7 Sep

Snow showers

-7°C / -10°C

New snow 1cm

AM-9°C7 km/h

PM-8°C4 km/h

Nt-10°C5 km/h

Tue

8 Sep

Partly cloudy

-4°C / -12°C

New snow 0cm

AM-9°C6 km/h

PM-5°C6 km/h

Nt-7°C5 km/h

Snow conditions

Top depth

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Base depth

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Fresh (24h)

3cm

Forecast

Next snow

Sun · 3cm

Forecast

Webcams

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Trail map

Trail map courtesy of Cardrona.

Location

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Snow history

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Avg annual snowfall

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Bluebird powder days this week

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The mountain

Summit elevation: 1,894 m
Base elevation: 1,670 m
Vertical drop: 224 m
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About Cardrona

Cardrona Alpine Resort captures the perfect balance of excitement and accessibility, with a wide range of terrain from gentle beginner slopes to thrilling advanced lines and expansive terrain parks for every skill level. Its modern gondola and lift system whisk guests effortlessly between scenic bowls, groomed runs, and freestyle zones, while cozy lodges and après‑ski venues offer warmth and social buzz after a day on the snow. Ideal for families, freestyle enthusiasts, and adventurers alike, Cardrona promises a dynamic and memorable alpine escape.

Getting here

Cardrona Alpine Resort is located in New Zealand’s South Island, between Queenstown and Wanaka; most visitors fly into Queenstown Airport and then enjoy a scenic 35‑minute to 1‑hour drive or shuttle ride to reach the resort.