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 […]
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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 […]
Aurora Australis Dazzles the Snowy Mountains’ Skies
In a spectacular celestial event, the Aurora Australis illuminated the night skies over the Snowy Mountains and the wider southeast of Australia last night, June 1. This stunning display was a result of a recent geomagnetic storm caused by a solar coronal mass ejection (CME). The CME, known for its high velocity, interacted with Earth’s […]
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 […]
Snow Falls Just in Time for 2025 Winter Season
The Snowy Mountains have welcomed another snowfall, sparking excitement and anticipation ahead of the 2025 winter season. With just over a week until the season normally starts, 15cm of snow has been recorded at Perisher from Tuesday, May 27 to Wednesday, May 28. The front valley is already beginning to transform with the assistance of […]
Damaging Winds Alert Issued for Snowy Mountains: Possible Blizzard Conditions Above 1400m
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds set to impact the southeastern parts of New South Wales. As strong northwesterly winds persist ahead of a significant cold front, the BOM warns of potentially dangerous conditions. The warning, which affects several areas along the Great Dividing Range and southern […]
Heavy Falls Moving South: BOM Issues Severe Weather Warning for Snowy Mountains
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning affecting the Snowy Mountains region for severe weather moving south as heavy rainfall is anticipated to also impact the Illawarra and South Coast areas today. Residents in these areas are advised to prepare for potentially significant rainfall of up to 60mm in Bombala, 80mm […]
First Significant Snow Falls: Hopes High for Thrilling Winter Season
The Snowy Mountains welcomed the first significant snowfall of the 2025 winter season over the weekend, bringing fresh excitement to the region and dustings across the Thredbo and Perisher ski resorts. These initial falls, combined with cold temperatures, has set the stage for an eagerly anticipated ski season scheduled to commence Saturday, June 7. PHOTO: […]