📷 Cardrona Alpine Resort
Oceania
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Closed for the season
Season ended October 11, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed October 11
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 10
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
1.3cm
Snow Depth
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Overview
Cardrona Alpine Resort is a ski resort in Oceania, New Zealand, currently closed for the season as of October 11, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 15/100 (Limited). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~2 cm (0.8 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:02 UTC.
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.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed October 11, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Minimal base - conditions are thin.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3130m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
1260m
Temp
2.3°C
Wind
0.5km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
1cm
Mid-Mountain
1585m
Temp
-0.9°C
Wind
2.3km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
6.5cm
Summit
1909m
Temp
-1.9°C
Wind
0.5km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
1.6cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
Extended OutlookDays 8–14
Machine-learning blend of all 7 weather models, trained on 1.48M historical forecasts. On the most recent gate window, +35.9% more accurate at day 8–14 than the simple model average.
Long-range outlooks are inherently uncertain — treat days 8–14 as directional, not a precise forecast. Shorter horizons (days 1–7) still come from the individual weather models above.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1909m)
10-Day Forecast
Fri
29
☁️
2.5°
-2.4°
Sat
30
☁️
1.8°
-2.7°
Sun
31
🌧️
5.5°
-0.6°
Mon
1
🌧️
5.6°
1.1°
Tue
2
🌧️
3.8°
-3.4°
Wed
3
🌧️
-0.5°
-8.1°
Thu
4
🌧️
2.3°
-1.9°
Fri
5
🌧️
0.1°
-1.7°
Sat
6
🌧️
0.5°
-2.6°
Sun
7
🌧️
-1.9°
-2.8°
Summit elevation (1909m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
46.6cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+6%
vs 5-Year Avg
44cm avg by now
+28%
vs 30-Year Avg
36.3cm avg by now
44cm
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.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2026)
121 days
Jun 13, 2026 → Oct 11, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.