Two days ago, webcams across Australia's ski resorts were showing bare, grassy slopes. Now they're buried in white. A cold snap has dumped fresh snow from the Snowies to the Victorian high country overnight, with Thredbo copping 24cm, Perisher 20cm and Hotham reporting a storm total of 30cm. Blizzard conditions, sub-zero temps and howling winds have made for a proper winter morning - and snowmaking crews are making the most of it while the cold sticks around. Here's how each resort fared.
Australia's 2026 ski season has hit a grim milestone - Spencers Creek read zero centimetres entering July, matching the second-worst start in 72 years of records. A Japanese resort seized the moment, posting webcam shots of brown Aussie slopes to spruik its own snow. El Nino is the likely culprit, but 72 years of data says panic is premature - a storm packing up to 40cm was forecast to hit from Thursday. Here's what's actually going on, and what history says happens next.
We called the snow event. We didn't call Mt Buller leading the pack with 25cm. Falls Creek is sitting on 15cm and still falling, Hotham at 15cm, Thredbo at 13cm overnight. Snowguns are firing across the board and Opening Weekend is Saturday. The 2026 Australian season is starting in serious shape.
The 2026 Australian ski season opens on Kings Birthday weekend - 6 to 8 June - and the timing couldn't be better. A natural snowfall event is tracking across the Alps right now, with Perisher forecast to pick up 43.3cm and Thredbo 35.6cm over the next 10 days. Cooler temperatures from the start of June will also get the snow guns running. Not a blockbuster opening - but a genuinely solid one. Here's the full breakdown.
At 2,037 metres summit elevation, Thredbo offers Australia's highest lift-accessed skiing and the country's most significant vertical drop. But with 2.5 metres average annual snowfall and a four-month season window, expectations need calibrating to southern hemisphere realities.
A 22-year-old University of Queensland student has died in a skiing accident at Thredbo Resort while competing in the UniSport Snow Nationals. Sean Forrest from Brisbane lost control on Dream Run and collided with rocks near the trail's bridge section on Tuesday afternoon.
A significant cold front is set to bring substantial snowfall to Australian ski resorts this week, with up to 90cm predicted for some areas. However, varying conditions and potential challenges await skiers and riders.
Despite predictions of a warmer winter, many parts of Australia experienced a notably cold June. This article examines the temperature trends and their implications for the rest of the winter season.
Australia's major ski resorts have officially opened for the 2025 season following a winter storm that delivered fresh snow across the Australian Alps. Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, Perisher, Thredbo, and Mount Buller are all operating with beginner terrain available, whilst forecasts predict over 50 centimetres of additional snow throughout the opening weekend, promising excellent conditions for skiers and riders.
Thredbo Resort announces the opening of Friday Flat for skiing and snowboarding during the King's Birthday Long Weekend, with promising conditions and exciting activities planned.
Thredbo Resort and Snow Australia announce FIS sanctioning for Triple Crown Slopestyle and Big Air events, boosting opportunities for Australian freestyle skiers and snowboarders.
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts one of Australia's warmest winters on record, potentially impacting the upcoming ski season. With temperatures expected to be 1.5°C above average, ski resorts may face challenges in maintaining snow cover.
Thredbo Resort has released its 2025 season pass, offering early bird discounts and new affordable options for beginners. The pass includes various benefits and global access through the Ikon Base Pass add-on.
