Late Season Storm Boosts Australia’s Bumper Season Even More

The latest in a series of major snowstorms has hit Australia’s ski slopes.

Resorts have reported up to 30cm (12”) of snow accumulated in the first 24 hours of the storm, and most expect double that by the time it blows through at the weekend.

The storm is bringing low visibility and gale force winds at times and skiers have been advised to be prepared for difficult driving conditions getting to the slopes and in some cases ‘suitable for advanced skiers only’ conditions on the slopes until things settle.

The storm is the latest in a series that have continued throughout the winter which, ironically, long-term forecasts had predicted would be poor for snowfall in the country back in May. Instead several centress are at around 3m (10 feet), season-to-date snowfall figures, very healthy numbers for the country and making 2025 one of the beast seasons of the century.   

“It’s an awesome way to end August and we’re super excited to welcome guests to Perisher in spring,” says Maddi Ventura, Perisher’s Field Marketing Manager. “This season has been nothing short of spectacular, delivering some of the best conditions we’ve seen in years.”

Unusually Australia has also exceeded all or most ski areas in each of the other three major southern hemisphere ski nations, Argentina, Chile and New Zealand, for snowfall totals this winter.

Most Australian ski areas plan to stay open for another 4-5 weeks and currently have all or most terrain open and lifts spinning, storm holds notwithstanding.