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Current temp

-4°C

Wind

SW · 7 km/h

Fresh snow

0cm

Freezing level

1,260 m

10-day forecast

Updated 14 Oct 2026, 21:02 UTC

Heavy snow expected Thu.

Thu

15 Oct

Snow showers

-2°C / -6°C

New snow 6cm

AM-4°C7 km/h

PM-5°C10 km/h

Nt-6°C11 km/h

Fri

16 Oct

Snow showers

-1°C / -8°C

New snow 0cm

AM-7°C11 km/h

PM-3°C8 km/h

Nt-5°C7 km/h

Sat

17 Oct

Clear

7°C / -8°C

New snow 0cm

AM-4°C7 km/h

PM5°C11 km/h

Nt1°C12 km/h

Sun

18 Oct

Clear

10°C / -2°C

New snow 0cm

AM2°C7 km/h

PM9°C17 km/h

Nt3°C15 km/h

Mon

19 Oct

Partly cloudy

8°C / -2°C

New snow 0cm

AM1°C12 km/h

PM7°C19 km/h

Nt2°C14 km/h

Tue

20 Oct

Fog

7°C / -2°C

New snow 0cm

AM2°C10 km/h

PM6°C19 km/h

Nt0°C17 km/h

Wed

21 Oct

Partly cloudy

9°C / -2°C

New snow 0cm

AM1°C13 km/h

PM7°C18 km/h

Nt3°C16 km/h

Thu

22 Oct

Partly cloudy

9°C / 0°C

New snow 0cm

AM2°C8 km/h

PM8°C10 km/h

Nt2°C8 km/h

Fri

23 Oct

Fog

9°C / -3°C

New snow 0cm

AM0°C7 km/h

PM8°C12 km/h

Nt0°C13 km/h

Sat

24 Oct

Rain showers

5°C / -4°C

New snow 0cm

AM-1°C24 km/h

PM3°C25 km/h

Nt1°C21 km/h

Snow conditions

Top depth

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Base depth

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Fresh (24h)

1cm

Forecast

Next snow

Thu · 6cm

Forecast

Webcams

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Trail map

Trail map courtesy of Cardrona.

Location

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Snow history

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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.