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Cardrona Alpine Resort Snow Report
Fair · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 25, 2027 · average of 115 verified open days
Best months to book: August, July, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 25 — closed October 18
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 31
Past 24 Hours
2cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
3cm
Past 10 Days
3cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
10
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · October 31, 2026 · How we forecast →
A quiet week on the forecast charts
A quiet stretch at Cardrona Alpine Resort — no meaningful snow in the 7-day window.
Short-Term Forecast
The multi-model blend shows 0cm over the next 72 hours (Saturday 0cm, Sunday 0cm, Monday 0cm).
Extended Forecast
The 7-day window totals 0cm. 6.6 models are contributing on average with tight agreement.
Yesterday: Snow on the way for Cardrona this week
Fair
2026 season average
Cardrona Alpine Resort is projected to open June 25, 2027. Last season it averaged 28.6 across 115 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August29cm avg · last season 24.6
- #2July31cm avg · last season 19.7
- #3September31cm avg · last season 41.6
Best weeks to book
- #1 28 Aug – 3 Sep · last season 48.4
- #2 21 Aug – 27 Aug · last season 34.7
- #3 3 Jul – 9 Jul · last season 28.6
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 24 Aug – 6 Sep. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:05 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Jun 25
Projected to open June 25, 2027 · season ended October 18, 2026
52 runs · 10 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
Cardrona Alpine Resort Season Snowfall
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Getting There
Drive times & access
4 cameras nearby
Drive conditions
Quiet — No restrictions, and the resort is out of its season
No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Cardrona Alpine Resort. Cardrona Alpine Resort is outside its season, so these are out-of-season readings, not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.
SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.
Highway cameras near Cardrona Alpine Resort
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
Webcams & Proof of Powder
3 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage
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.
- When did it last snow at Cardrona Alpine Resort?
- The most recent snowfall at Cardrona Alpine Resort was on 2026-10-31.
