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 air alongside wet conditions over the weekend. Snowfall is expected to ease, and be limited to the resorts by Tuesday.
PHOTO: McDonalds Cooma wearing a winter coat – Monday June 9 – 7:40am CREDIT: Sam Miller
Snow has fallen as low as 900 metres with Cooma, Jindabyne, Adaminaby, Jerangle, Numeralla and Nimmitabel all recording snowfall of approximately 5cm.
Alpine resorts across the region including Perisher, Thredbo, Selwyn and Charlotte Pass are boasting an extra 40-60 centimetres of fresh snow—a pleasing addition for holidaying visitors during the long weekend.
PHOTO: Perisher Resort – Monday June 9, 2025 CREDIT: Sillar Carmi
The cold snap is predicted to persist throughout the week, although snow showers will likely become confined to the alpine resorts from Tuesday, as a ridge of high pressure begins to dominate NSW.
PHOTO: A view from Anglers Reach Lakeside Village – Monday June 9 – 2025 CREDIT: Graham Smith
Local tales of the snow’s beauty have emerged, with Tumut man Graham Smith describing the scene at Anglers Reach as “a beautiful Monday morning” and encouraging others to experience the winter charm of the region. Equally, Tim the Yowie Man noted that Adaminaby’s Big Fish had been adorned with an early morning “white coat.”
PHOTO: Adaminaby Trout – Monday June 9 2025, shared by Tim the Yowie Man CREDIT: Steve Brayshaw (Adaminaby General Store).
As picturesque as the snowfall may be, the Cooma Visitor Centre advised travellers to exercise caution, saying, “We’ve been hit with some fairy dust over night – a little winter magic to end the long weekend. Take a little more time and care with travelling today.”