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Cardrona Alpine Resort Snow Report

28

Fair

↘declining

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

0cm

Resort reported

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0cm

7-Day Forecast

14cm

Snow Depth

75cm

Resort reported
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Powder Days

10

2026 season

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Bluebird Days

1

2026 season

Updated: Oct 12, 9:01 PM•Weather at base: 1,260m

Local Snow

SnowSure Forecaster · October 13, 2026 · How we forecast →

14cm forecast over the next 7 days

Cardrona Alpine Resort is looking at 13.5cm over the next 7 days, with the biggest day on Thursday.

Short-Term Forecast

The multi-model blend shows 12.8cm over the next 72 hours (Tuesday 0cm, Wednesday 0.9cm, Thursday 11.9cm). The biggest day is Thursday at 11.9cm.

Extended Forecast

The 7-day window totals 13.5cm. Models disagree by 19.2cm on the window total (5.6 models contributing on average), so treat the figures as a range rather than a promise. Best window: Thursday.

Yesterday: Snow on the way, biggest day Wednesday!

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
28
Fair
↓declining

Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.

Cardrona Alpine Resort currently has no snow coverage due to unseasonably warm temperatures and a lack of recent snowfall. The forecast remains dry, and the season's snowfall is significantly below historical averages, indicating poor conditions for skiing.

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Depth

75cm depth — good coverage on most runs.

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Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

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Forecast

14cm in the next 7 days.

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Historic

82% of average - near normal.

Data updated Mon, Oct 12, 09:01 PM UTC

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Oct 12, 09:01 PM UTC

SurfaceHard Pack

Terrain Open

0% of terrain open

Ops signals

  • ●Freezing level above summit — rain risk at lower elevations

Cardrona Alpine Resort Season Snowfall

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Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated Oct 11, 8:19 PM

4 cameras nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

No update — Unconfirmed, not an all-clear

Nothing is being reported on the highways SnowSure watches near Cardrona Alpine Resort, but the newest reading we hold is 25 hr old — treat that as unconfirmed, not an all-clear. Check the official map yourself before you commit to the drive. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Highway cameras near Cardrona Alpine Resort

SH6/SH6A Frankton Roundabout23.3 km · NZTA
SH6 Frankton24.1 km · NZTA
SH6A Queenstown Sth28.6 km · NZTA
SH6A Queenstown Nth28.6 km · NZTA

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via NZTA. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Live Conditions

Cardrona Alpine Resort Webcams

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Webcams & Proof of Powder

3 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Cardrona Alpine Resort

Did it snow at Cardrona Alpine Resort in the last 24 hours?
No new snow has been reported at Cardrona Alpine Resort in the last 24 hours.
How much snow is on the ground at Cardrona Alpine Resort?
The current reported snow depth at Cardrona Alpine Resort is 75 cm (30 in).
How many lifts are open at Cardrona Alpine Resort?
Cardrona Alpine Resort currently has 5 of 10 lifts open.