Australia Sees More Heavy Snow

10th July 2023

It’s turning into one of the best starts to the Australian ski season in recent years.

In places half a metre of snow has fallen over the weekend and into Monday.

There are above average snow depths for the time of year as the main part of the season approaches.

Perisher in New South Wales now claims a base of over 1m.

It’s none too shabby in neighbouring Thredbo.

“The fresh snow has created a strong base for this season’s snowpack, helping to ensure Thredbo will have a long and successful winter ahead,” said the resort.

The snow and high winds have caused some access roads and lifts to close at a few resorts but conditions should be good when the weather clears.

Falls Creek was one resort affected:

Meanwhile the season in New Zealand has improved but more snow is needed to get things back on track.

We reported on the situation earlier:

• New Zealand resorts re-open as snow returns

Elsewhere in the Southern hemisphere resorts are opening in South America after a slow start to proceeding.

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