The winter season has officially kicked off with a bang in the Snowy Mountains, as Perisher and Thredbo Resorts reported an impressive start to their opening weekend, thanks to a timely low-pressure system that brought substantial snowfall, and blizzard conditions across higher elevations.
PHOTO: Stellar natural snow provided some excellent early season turns CREDIT: Perisher Resort
Perisher Resort was thrilled to announce its successful start to the season. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the resort shared, “And just like that, we’re ripping in again. We’re having the best time celebrating the beginning of a brand new season.”
PHOTO: Perisher Resort celebrated their winter season 2025 first chair CREDIT: Perisher Resort
With 15cm of snow on the ground, the resort saw families and snow enthusiasts alike revel in the wintery wonderland, describing the experience as one filled with “memories in the mountains to last a lifetime.”
The Peak Music Festival 2025 lit up the Man from Snowy River Hotel in Perisher over the weekend with visitors treated to Fleetwood Max and the Department of Sound on Saturday night, capping off what was a sensational opening day.
PHOTO: The Department of Noise playing at the Peak Music Festival, June 7 CREDIT: The Man From Snowy River Hotel
Thredbo Resort also celebrated a stellar opening. By Sunday, June 8, the resort had seen 26cm of fresh snow, with more continuing to fall.
PHOTO: Snow falls down in Thredbo to the delight of 2025’s first visitors CREDIT: Thredbo Resort
Thredbo shared its excitement: “We woke up to a very snowy village this morning… this is the opening weekend dreams are made of.” The decent natural snowfall transformed the resort into a picturesque winter wonderland, setting the perfect scene for the start of winter 2025.
PHOTO: Thredbo Resort General Manager, Stuart Diver toasts winter 2025 CREDIT: Thredbo Resort
Thredbo resort celebrated the annual long lunch with General Manager at Thredbo, Stuart Diver popping the champagne on the 2025 winter season. A spokesperson for Thredbo Resort shared, “We can’t deny it’s been a toast-worthy weekend and what better way to celebrate than a Long Lunch, cheers to you, winter 2025.”
Visitors to Thredbo enjoyed the free Après Club live music in the village, featuring Hot Dub Time Machine on Saturday night as well as the weekly fireworks sending off opening day 2025, with a bang.
PHOTO: Hot Dub Time Machine plays at Thredbo’s Après Club on Saturday CREDIT: Hot Dub Time Machine
Other resorts in the region also reported significant snowfall. Selwyn Snow Resort saw a generous coating of snow as well, with reports from the weekend exclaiming, “The snow gods have well and truly delivered at Selwyn – and it’s still coming down.”
PHOTO: Selwyn Snow Resort received much needed snowfall at Cabramurra CREDIT: Selwyn Snow Resort
Meanwhile, Charlotte Pass Snow Resort is eagerly counting down to its opening, set for just under two weeks from now, with 60cm of snow already carpeting the ground. This promises an exciting kick-off to their winter season.
PHOTO: Charlotte Pass Snow Resort has transformed after decent snowfall CREDIT: Charlotte Pass Snow Resort
The Nordic Ski Club, catering to both backcountry and cross-country skiing, have now seen the right conditions for tours, noting an additional 15cm overnight on June 9, 2025.
As a result, the business is gearing up for the season with the first tours planned for tomorrow, Tuesday June 10. The club will also hold a Beginners Instructional Weekend from July 4-6, allowing ski enthusiasts to make the most of favourable early-season conditions.
According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, the substantial snowfall is a result of cold air and showers sweeping across south-eastern Australia over the weekend. The low-pressure system largely responsible for the excitement among eager skiers and snowboarders.
PHOTO: Perisher snow stake on opening day 2025 – Saturday June 7, 8am CREDIT: Perisher Resort
Additionally, snow showers are expected to continue over alpine resorts in the snowy Mountains, with conditions likely to remain cold throughout the week.
As snow enthusiasts flock to the mountains to take advantage of these pristine conditions, the snowy start to the season has been nothing short of extraordinary, promising an exciting winter for all visitors and locals alike.