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Around 5cm of snow is forecast for Sunday. Worth checking back after that.
📖 About Cardrona Alpine Resort
Cardrona Alpine Resort is known for its wide-open slopes and varied terrain parks, catering to a range of abilities from beginners to advanced freestyle riders. Its sunny disposition and well-groomed runs make it a popular choice for families and those seeking a fun, accessible mountain experience.
Terrain
The resort offers a mix of gentle slopes, intermediate cruisers, and challenging terrain parks. Its open bowls and rolling hills provide ample space for carving and exploring, while dedicated areas cater to beginners and children.
Snow quality
The snow at Cardrona is typically a mix of dry powder and groomed surfaces, influenced by its inland location and altitude.
Aspect
The resort's varied aspects ensure that skiers and snowboarders can find optimal snow conditions throughout the day, with sunny slopes softening in the afternoon and sheltered areas retaining powder longer.
Peak conditions
July-August
Busy periods
School holidays, weekends
❄️ Snow
Depth
Peak—
Base0cm
Fresh snow
0cm
last 24h
🌡️ Today
at 1894m⛅ Partly cloudy
Temperature
-3°
Feels like -7°
Wind (km/h)
Speed
3Gusts
37Visibility
24.1km
Freezing level
1640m
UV index
5.1
📅 Next 3 days
Today
Sep 1
-3° / -13°
Tomorrow
Sep 2
1° / -6°
Thu
Sep 3
2° / -2°
📊 Mountain stats
Peak elevation
1894m
Vertical drop
600m
Skiable area
345 ha
Lifts
10
Longest run
4.0 km
Terrain parks
4
Terrain mix
Beginner 20%
Intermediate 35%
Advanced 45%
🏔️ Season & access
Typical season
Mid June – Mid October
Nearest town
Wanaka
Nearest airport
ZQN
Pass affiliations
Ikon
Amenities
✓ Ski school ✓ Rental ✓ Daycare ✓ Family-friendly
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