📷 Cardrona Alpine Resort
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Cardrona Alpine Resort
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Last Snowfall
Feb 21
5d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
1.7cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
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.
Limited snow coverage - consider other options.
Currently, Cardrona Alpine Resort is experiencing overcast conditions with a temperature of -1°C. Unfortunately, there's been no new snowfall in the past 24 or 48 hours, and only 1cm has accumulated over the last week, making conditions quite limited for skiing. With a season total of 29cm, it's a challenging time for skiers looking for fresh powder.
AI-generated summaryDepth
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 Thu, Feb 26, 04:46 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Feb 26, 04:46 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3130m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
1260m
Temp
3.7°C
Wind
2.8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Mid-Mountain
1585m
Temp
0.7°C
Wind
5.5km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Summit
1909m
Temp
-0.6°C
Wind
2.8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
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
Fri
27
🌧️
4.5°
-0.7°
Sat
28
🌧️
8.9°
-1.7°
Sun
1
🌧️
3.7°
-3.3°
Mon
2
☁️
3.5°
-4.7°
Tue
3
☁️
7.9°
-4.9°
Wed
4
⛅
11.1°
1.1°
Thu
5
🌧️
7°
-1.3°
Fri
6
🌧️
11.5°
2.5°
Sat
7
🌧️
9.8°
1.3°
Sun
8
🌧️
8.8°
4.2°
Summit elevation (1909m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, Feb 26, 04:46 PM UTC
29.3cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+108%
vs 5-Year Avg
14.1cm avg by now
+94%
vs 30-Year Avg
15.1cm avg by now
14.1cm
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.