Big Snowfalls in Australia May Allow More Areas to Open
Big Snowfalls in Australia May Allow More Areas to Open
Published : 14-Jun-2023 06:22
Australian ski areas have reported nearly a foot of fresh snowfall in the past 24 hours.
The 2023 ski season started in the country last weekend but only three ski areas managed limited terrain openings after a mild start to June.
It now looks like the country's other ski areas will be opening imminently.
There's been about twice as much snowfall as had been forecast and its still snowing with the 10 day forecast also looking good for more cold weather and snow showers.
Those where the slopes haven't yet opened include Mt Hotham, which has reported 27cm (11") of fresh snowfall so far. Falls Creek reports 26cm. Thredbo, also yet to open runs, has just reported that "the mountain has turned white."
Perisher, the country's largest area, which did open as scheduled on Saturday, added more terrain, opening its V8 eight-seater chair to access more terrain.
Mt Buller and Mt Baw Baw were the other two resorts which opened at the weekend.
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