Perisher Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Perisher
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This is the Snow Forecast for Perisher, Australia for 16 days from 6 July.
Updated 07 July 2025 02:30 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 8 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 18cm |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Perisher.
Forecast for today in Perisher
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
06
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then light snow at altitude, fog later.
Snow Line from 1,659m to 1,639m, with rain below.
Perisher has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Perisher Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 74cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Open |
| Pistes Open | 47 Trails |
| Lifts Open | 34 Lifts |
There are 34 lifts running, and 47 runs open.
Perisher 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | Thu 10 | Fri 11 | Sat 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F4 | NW F2 | NW F2 | ||||
| 2,034m | 7℃
 +1cm
| 3℃
 | 1℃
 +5cm
| -2℃
+3cm
| -2℃
+7cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| 1℃
|
| NW F4 | NW F2 | NW F2 | |||||
| 1,820m | 8℃
 | 5℃
| 2℃
+4cm
| 0℃
+3cm
| 0℃
+6cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| 2℃
|
| NW F4 | NW F2 | NW F2 | |||||
| 1,605m | 10℃
| 6℃
| 3℃
+1cm
| 1℃
+2cm
| 1℃
+6cm
| 3℃
| 4℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,659m | 1,605m | 1,605m | 1,605m | 1,605m | 1,619m | |
| Max Town | 10℃ | 6℃ | 3℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | 2℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Perisher Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
06
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then light snow at altitude, fog later.
Snow Line from 1,659m to 1,639m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
07
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fog, cloudy later.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
08
1cm to 5cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
09
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
10
6cm to 7cm New Snow
Light snow, snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
11
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
12
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Perisher, Australia gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Perisher, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Perisher Snow Forecast updated at 02:30 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Perisher
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Pass | 4cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Thredbo | 6cm | 13cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Perisher
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Perisher, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Perisher, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Perisher is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Perisher will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Perisher for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.