Australian ski areas got some pre-season snowfall excitement exactly two-months before their 2024 winter is due to kick off at the King's Birthday public holiday long weekend.
Up to 15cm (6 inches) of snowfall was reported on ski slopes across the country
"Someone must've shaken up our snow globe overnight. Winter mode has been well and truly activated!" a spokesperson for Thredbo commented.
A young snow fan at Mt Hotham created what may be Australia's first snowman of the year, pictured top.
"With the snow season less than 2 months away, we'll be watching the temps as they continue to drop in the lead up to winter. Falls Creek will be opening for skiing and boarding from Saturday 8 June this year and we can't wait to see everyone back on the slopes!" a spokesperson for Fall's Creek said.
Currently, Lesotho's Afriski is posting the earliest expected opening date of the 2024 season, after not opening for snowsports last year. It's targeting June 1st for its opening day.
