Major Snow Storm Hitting New Zealand
Major Snow Storm Hitting New Zealand
Published : 29-Jul-2024 07:01
New Zealand's ski areas are celebrating what's expected to be one of the biggest snowfalls of the season to date, with totals of over half-a-metre expected by Tuesday evening.
Cardrona (pictured above today) reports that it has had over 20cm of new snow already today, with more on the way overnight and tomorrow. Treble Cone has reported more than 30cm of new snow at the top of the six-seater chairlift, and it continues to fall there too.
"This snowstorm is going to set us up for a fantastic August at both Cardrona and Treble Cone. It means we'll be opening more terrain, building more features, and will provide excellent conditions both on and off trail. Thanks for your snow dances – they've worked!" said Laura Hedley, GM of Cardrona and Treble Cone.
Some centres including Coronet Peak and Mt Dobson were closed today (Monday) due to the severe weather warning currently in place in place.
New Zealand has had a moderate season to date with most centres 50-80% open and bases of 30-70cm, although a few have been unable to open much at all. It seems likely the new snow will allow more to open every run and send some bases past the metre mark.
At least one small club field, Temple Basin, had been unable to open so far this season dure to too little snowfall to date, so it remains to be seen whether there will be enough snowfall there for its 2024 season to start.
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