Australia’s Ski Areas Get Snow

Several of Australia's ski areas opened with little or no snow on June 5th/6th, but that has all changed in the past week with snow falling at most centres, leading to excellent early –season conditions.

Perisher opened its Mt Perisher ski slopes last week reporting conditions for this early in the season, "the best in a decade."

The resort had received 58cm (almost two feet) of fresh snow since Sunday 7 June and thanks also to Perisher's $19 million snowmaking expansion, Saturday 13 June saw Towers Run on Mt Perisher open for skiing and boarding.

Ten lifts are currently operating across Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes and the PlayStation Slopestyle course on Front Valley now contains a 20-foot table top in addition to other impressive features.
"There is a nice light, dry cover of snow on the slopes and with more snow expected over the coming days, lowering to 1500m." said a resort spokesperson (Perisher village sits at 1720m).

At a second Australian resort, Mt Buller, the Skyline terrain park and half pipe open for the first time this season at the weekend.

"For those who prefer the corduroy, groomer's pick of the day is Shakey Knees." said a resort spokesperson.
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