Category: Weather

Snowy Mountains Resorts Enjoy Further Early-Season Snowfalls

The Snowy Mountains’ major resorts have reported snowfalls of between 10-35cm overnight, with more falling today, June 25, delighting skiers and snowboarders with early-season powder at Thredbo and Perisher Ski Resorts. Strong winds currently see lifts closed at Selwyn and Charlotte Pass Resorts, while some chairs are in operation at Thredbo and Perisher today. Conditions […]

Damaging Winds Forecast in Snowy Mountains: Blizzard Warning for Higher Elevations

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a weather warning alerting residents to damaging winds set to impact parts of the Snowy Mountains. The adverse weather is anticipated to impact the region from this afternoon through to Wednesday morning, with elevations above 1400m forecast to experience potential blizzard conditions. PHOTO: The first of two […]

Bluebird Days Forecast Over Weekend Ahead of Low and More Snow

Snowsports enthusiasts can look forward to optimum conditions this weekend, thanks to a high-pressure system that promises clear and calm skies on both Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22. The recent top-up of 10cm of snow earlier in the week has provided an excellent base, complemented by the cold nights ideal for snowmaking operations […]

Snowy Hydro Announces Permanent Cessation of Cloud Seeding Program

Snowy Hydro has officially decided to permanently cease its cloud seeding operations following a comprehensive review. The decision was influenced by escalating program costs which were found to outweigh the benefits previously associated with enhancing snowfall in the Snowy Mountains. PHOTO: Snowy Hydro has permanently ceased their cloud seeding operation CREDITS: Snowy Hydro Initiated in […]

Snow Blankets Wider Snowy Mountains Region

Residents across the Snowy Mountains region awoke to a picturesque scene this morning, Monday June 9, as heavy snowfall covered towns and landscapes at higher elevations, but also dusted the wider region. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) attributes the abrupt winter wonderland to a low-pressure system over the southern Tasman Sea, which brought cold […]

Kosciuszko National Park: Bushwalkers Rescued in Blizzard

Two bushwalkers have been rescued following a multi-agency operation in the Kosciuszko National Park overnight. About 7.30am yesterday (Saturday 7 June 2025), emergency services were called to the Kosciuszko Walking Trail, below Mount Carruthers, about 3kms from Mount Kosciuszko, following reports a 31-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were stranded in blizzard conditions. PHOTO: Emergency […]

Snowfall Forecast for Opening Weekend in Snowy Mountains

The Snowy Mountains are likely to receive much needed snowfall over the coming week, thanks to a promising weather forecast which includes cold southerly winds and a subsequent storm system. Reports from Weather Zone, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), and Mountain Watch confirm a series of weather that will favour snow accumulation, just in […]

Cold Snap Sets Record Lows in Snowy Mountains

Yesterday, June 1, 2025, marked the start of winter, and for the Snowy Mountains region and surrounding areas, it also saw record-breaking low temperatures, signalling a frosty start to the season, as many around the region shivered. According to Weatherzone, these readings mark the coldest start to the winter, this early in the season, in […]