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Ski resort in Otago, New Zealand
Cardrona
A ski field near Wānaka, run alongside Treble Cone, with 615 hectares of terrain.
Forecast updated , when it was 23:00 in Cardrona (GMT+13).
Cardrona snow forecast at 1,894 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Cardrona at the top lift (1,894 m / 6,200 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −2 to 11 °C (28 to 52 °F) and the freezing level near 2,450 m (8,000 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Thursday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 1 °C (34 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,450 m (8,000 ft)
- Wind
- 3 km/h (2 mph), gusts 12 km/h (7 mph)
- Sky now
- Clear, 10% cloud
Cardrona hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Cardrona in the next 24 hours.
Cardrona 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Cardrona this week: Thursday. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind, mild enough for slush. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry1 °C (34 °F) · freezing level 2,450 m (8,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Some sunPoor ski day−2 to 11 °C (28 to 52 °F) · freezing level 2,650 m (8,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | CloudyPoor ski day1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Some sunPoor ski day−3 to 7 °C (27 to 45 °F) · gusts 49 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sunPoor ski day−6 to 6 °C (21 to 43 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,700 m (5,600 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | SunnyFair ski day−4 to 4 °C (25 to 39 °F) · gusts 56 km/h (35 mph) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | BluebirdBest day−6 to 7 °C (21 to 45 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Cardrona 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Sunny−3 to 9 °C (27 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy−1 to 5 °C (30 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Sunny−1 to 12 °C (30 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Cardrona on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Cardrona snow forecast at 1,670 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Cardrona in the village (1,670 m / 5,500 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −1 to 12 °C (30 to 54 °F) and the freezing level near 2,450 m (8,000 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Thursday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 2 °C (36 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,450 m (8,000 ft)
- Wind
- 3 km/h (2 mph), gusts 12 km/h (7 mph)
- Sky now
- Clear, 10% cloud
Cardrona hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Cardrona in the next 24 hours.
Cardrona 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry2 °C (36 °F) · freezing level 2,450 m (8,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Some sun−1 to 12 °C (30 to 54 °F) · freezing level 2,650 m (8,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Cloudy2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Some sun−1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) · gusts 49 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sun−4 to 8 °C (25 to 46 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,700 m (5,600 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Sunny−2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F) · gusts 56 km/h (35 mph) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Bluebird−5 to 9 °C (23 to 48 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Cardrona 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Sunny−2 to 11 °C (28 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Sunny1 to 13 °C (34 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Cardrona in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Cardrona?
- Region
- Otago
- Country
- New Zealand
- Village
- 1,670 m
- Top lift
- 1,894 m
- Vertical
- 224 m
- Season
- Mid-June to Early October
- Airports
- Queenstown (ZQN)
- Website
- cardrona-treblecone.com
About Cardrona
Cardrona Alpine Resort was founded by Cardrona Valley locals John and Mary Lee and opened for its first winter in 1980. It is owned by RealNZ and operated alongside Treble Cone near Wānaka.
The resort reports 615 hectares of skiable terrain. A new six-person chairlift into Soho Basin, added in 2025, extended the terrain by about 150 hectares.
When does it snow in Cardrona?
In Cardrona, snow falls on about 8 days in July in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from May to November.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <1 days | <1 days | 1 days | 2 days | 4 days | 5 days | 8 days | 7 days | 8 days | 6 days | 3 days | 2 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Cardrona month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | <1 | 1% | 3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) | 20 |
| February | <1 | 2% | 2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F) | 21 |
| March | 1 | 2% | 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) | 21 |
| April | 2 | 4% | −2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F) | 20 |
| May | 4 | 7% | −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) | 17 |
| June | 5 | 10% | −6 to −1 °C (21 to 30 °F) | 15 |
| July | 8 | 18% | −8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) | 14 |
| August | 7 | 14% | −7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) | 17 |
| September | 8 | 18% | −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) | 19 |
| October | 6 | 16% | −4 to 4 °C (25 to 39 °F) | 20 |
| November | 3 | 6% | −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) | 19 |
| December | 2 | 2% | 1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) | 21 |
Snow in Cardrona in May
In May, Cardrona gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cardrona in June
In June, Cardrona gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to −1 °C (21 to 30 °F). About 15 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cardrona in July
In July, Cardrona gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F). About 14 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cardrona in August
In August, Cardrona gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cardrona in September
In September, Cardrona gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cardrona in October
In October, Cardrona gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 4 °C (25 to 39 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Cardrona in November
In November, Cardrona gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 6% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Cardrona?
Of the last ten winters in Cardrona, 2024 was the snowiest, about 60% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2016, about 36% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 7 November 2017.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 64% of average | |
| 2017 | 76% of average | |
| 2018 | 145% of average | |
| 2019 | 78% of average | |
| 2020 | 68% of average | |
| 2021 | 88% of average | |
| 2022 | 94% of average | |
| 2023 | 96% of average | |
| 2024 | 160% of average | |
| 2025 | 131% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Cardrona
Does Cardrona have snow in mid-July?
Cardrona had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 12 July in 8 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 5 to 18 July in 9 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Cardrona?
It snows on about 46 days a year in Cardrona at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. July has the most, about 8 days.
What is the snowiest month in Cardrona?
July is the snowiest month in Cardrona, bringing about 18% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Cardrona?
Of the last ten winters in Cardrona, 2024 was the snowiest, about 60% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2016, about 36% below average.
How cold does Cardrona get in winter?
July is the coldest month in Cardrona at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −8 °C (18 °F) and highs of −3 °C (27 °F).
How many bluebird days does Cardrona get in winter?
From June to September, Cardrona averages about 16 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day. September is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Cardrona?
The village or lowest lift at Cardrona is at 1,670 m (5,500 ft) and the top lift is at 1,894 m (6,200 ft), a vertical drop of 224 m (700 ft).
When does the ski season start in Cardrona?
The lifts at Cardrona usually open in mid-June and close in early October. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Cardrona
Sources: Cardrona Alpine Resort, Air New Zealand (Cardrona), Wikipedia, Ski New Zealand ski field opening dates