📷 Cardrona Alpine Resort
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Cardrona Alpine Resort
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Closed for Season — closed October 11
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Apr 4
8d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0.2cm
14-Day Forecast
1.1cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Cardrona Alpine Resort is located in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, between Queenstown and Wānaka. The resort features over 400 hectares of skiable terrain, catering to all ability levels with wide-open beginner slopes, challenging advanced runs, and extensive terrain parks. Cardrona is known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, modern facilities, and reliable snow conditions, making it a popular choice for both recreational skiers and professional athletes. Key amenities include on-mountain accommodation, multiple dining options, and a comprehensive snowsports school.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Cardrona Hotel – Renowned for its historic charm and welcoming atmosphere, this iconic bar and restaurant offers hearty après-ski fare, local craft beers, and a cozy fireside setting, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders after a day on the slopes.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Currently, Cardrona Alpine Resort is experiencing overcast skies with a temperature of 1°C. Unfortunately, there has been no new snow in the past week, leaving the season total at just 31cm. With a limited SnowSure Score of 13/100, conditions may not be ideal for skiing right now.
AI-generated summaryThis resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.
Depth
Minimal base - conditions are thin.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 09:46 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 09:46 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3130m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
1260m
Temp
5.1°C
Wind
5.9km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
3cm
Mid-Mountain
1585m
Temp
3.9°C
Wind
11.1km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
4.6cm
Summit
1909m
Temp
0.8°C
Wind
5.9km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
4.8cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1909m)
10-Day Forecast
Mon
13
🌧️
2.5°
-2.3°
Tue
14
🌧️
1.7°
-5.2°
Wed
15
❄️
2.9°
-6.4°
0.6cm
Thu
16
🌧️
0.7°
-7.3°
Fri
17
❄️
1.2°
-3.5°
0.1cm
Sat
18
❄️
0.6°
-3.7°
0.4cm
Sun
19
🌧️
1.5°
-3.9°
Mon
20
🌧️
-0.1°
-2.2°
Tue
21
🌧️
0.7°
-3.8°
Wed
22
☁️
2.5°
-4.8°
Summit elevation (1909m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 09:46 PM UTC
31cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+17%
vs 5-Year Avg
26.6cm avg by now
+61%
vs 30-Year Avg
19.2cm avg by now
26.6cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been slightly below the 30-year average (11.5 cm vs. 12.9 cm), indicating a modest downward trend. However, the current season's snowfall is more than double both the 5-year and 30-year averages, representing a significant positive anomaly. This sharp increase follows several years of below-average snowfall, highlighting substantial year-to-year variability and a recent reversal of the declining trend.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.