Snow Report 20 August 2015 - Australia & New Zealand

A run of northerly and northwesterly winds is bringing warmer conditions to Australia towards the end of this week, and they will arrive soon in New Zealand as well.

Falls Creek 19.08.15 [Source: Falls Creek FB page]

AUSTRALIA

It was mainly fine again over the weekend. A few snow showers fell on Monday and Tuesday then the weather cleared again.

The next few days look like rain, sadly, except for the highest peaks.

Mt Buller

Twenty lifts running now at Buller. Only Boggy Creek and Federation not running. Snow depth: 74cm

Mt Hotham

All lifts running at Hotham, including Blue Ribbon and Orchard. Snow depth: 106cm

Falls Creek

And all lifts running at Falls Creek. Snow depth: 106cm

Perisher 20.08.15 [Source: Perisher FB page]

Perisher

All 46 lifts are running at Perisher. where it has been a gloriously sunny day judging by the webcams.

Thredbo

All 14 lifts operating at Thredbo.


NEW ZEALAND

A windy start to the week with most resorts closed on Tuesday. Some snow arrived on Tuesday, favouring some resorts while others missed out.

It will be mainly fine and sunny through the weekend. Early next week looks the go for some more snow.

North Canterbury and Nelson

Rainbow received 20cm midweek - Snow depth 50/75cm
Hanmer Springs got rain so has closed again - Snow depth 15cm
Mt Lyford - Snow depth 55cm

Mount Dobson 17.08.15 [Source: Mt Dobson FB page]

Canterbury

Mt Hutt missed out on snow midweek - Snow depth 115/145cm
Porters - Snow depth 90/140cm

The Mackenzie

Ohau received 30cm into Wednesday - Snow depth 100/170cm
Roundhill - Snow depth 70cm
Mt Dobson - Snow depth 100cm

Wanaka

Treble Cone got 30cm (more in the Saddle) on Tuesday - Snow depth 108cm (top of the Home Basin)/200cm,

Cardrona received 10cm midweek - Snow depth 65/200cm

Queenstown

Coronet Peak received 5cm midweek - Snow depth 75/165cm

The Remarkables received 5cm as well - Snow depth 115/165cm

Snow Report 13 August 2015 - Australia & New Zealand

A mix of fine days and little top-ups of snow has kept conditions great and the skiing good fun in Australia, while New Zealand has returned to snowy conditions after a lean spell.

AUSTRALIA

Sunshine and nice conditions over the weekend. A few showers fell through the week including on Wednesday which brought a snowfall to freshen the slopes at some resorts.

A few snowfalls tending to cloud which will clear through the weekend as temperatures warm a little.

Perisher 13.08.15 [Source: Perisher webcams]

Mt Buller

8cm overnight. Twenty lifts running now at Buller. Only Boggy Creek and Federation not tunning today. Snow depth: 76cm

Mt Hotham

6cm and all lifts running at Hotham. Snow depth: 113cm

Falls Creek

Falls Creek received 5cm yesterday but International is still broken. Snow depth: 113cm

Perisher

All 46 lifts are running and 2cm dusting overnight for Perisher.

Mt Lyford 10.08.15 [Source: Mt Lyford FB page]

Thredbo

7cm into today and all lifts operating at Thredbo.


NEW ZEALAND

A big dump for Canterbury into the weekend, clearing early to fantastic conditions. Photos are from Canterbury this week to showcase how the conditions have improved there!

The skifields around Queenstown and Wanaka also received 5-10cm early on the weekend and the same again on Sunday night.

Porters 10.08.15 [Source: Porters FB page]

Fine weather returned across the South Island early this week, but snow has once again set in today and is expected to continue into the weekend.

There could be a big dump tomorrow for the skifields around Wanaka and Queenstown.

North Canterbury and Nelson

Rainbow - Snow depth 50/75cm
Hanmer Springs got enough snow to reopen - Snow depth 37cm
Mt Lyford - Snow depth 60cm

Canterbury

Mt Hutt received 43cm in 24 hours on the weekend. The South Face opened for the first time this season - Snow depth 107/137cm
Porters - Snow depth 90/140cm

The Mackenzie

Mt Hutt 10.08.15 [Source: Mt Hutt FB page]

Ohau - Snow depth 90/145cm
Roundhill - Snow depth 70cm
Mt Dobson - Snow depth 60cm

Wanaka

Treble Cone - Snow depth 104cm (top of the Home Basin)/200cm,

Cardrona - Snow depth 60/200cm

Queenstown

Coronet Peak - Snow depth 75/165cm

The Remarkables - Snow depth 120/170cm

Snow Report 6 August 2015 - Australia & New Zealand

Snow has returned on both sides of the Tasman, with midweek delivering the goods. Next week is also looking promising for a welcome return to winter weather.

AUSTRALIA

It was snow or rain on the weekend depending on whether you were in Victoria or New South Wales. The weather was a bit warmer than expected and Perisher got pretty wet. This week has been colder with some snowfalls at all resorts. There looks like being a little snow on and off until the weekend which should turn out to be mostly fine.

Falls Creek 04.08.15 [Source: Falls FB page]

Mt Buller

Some snow midweek including 5cm in the last 24 hours. A power outage since Tuesday has limited the number of lifts running. Hopefully that is sorted soon. Snow depth: 61cm

Mt Hotham

Over a metre on the ground now at Hotham with 7cm into Wednesday morning. Blue Ribbon was set to open today. Snow depth: 107cm

Falls Creek

Falls Creek received 10cm on Tuesday and 8cm on Wednesday. International Poma went down for cable repair and is still down, which is a pain for repeat accessing The Maze. Nevertheless, all terrain open at Falls and great skiing to be had. Snow depth: 86cm

Perisher

The wet weekend is a distant memory with snow today and 46 lifts are running.

Thredbo

Mount Dobson 04.08.15 [Source: Dobson FB page]

5cm into Wednesday and the same again into Thursday.


NEW ZEALAND

Almost a foot of snow fell midweek after some warm and windy conditions earlier. Looks like a significant snowfall over the next few days, especially in the south of the South Island.

North Canterbury and Nelson

Rainbow - Snow depth 30/48cm
Hanmer Springs is still closed awaiting new snow - Snow depth 25cm
Mt Lyford - Snow depth 38cm

Canterbury

Mt Hutt received 12cm on Wednesday - Snow depth 75/105cm
Porters - Snow depth 80/120cm

Treble Cone 05.08.15 [Source: Treble Cone FP page]

The Mackenzie

Ohau received a much-needed 30cm midweek dump - Snow depth 75/115cm
Roundhill - Snow depth 50cm
Mt Dobson got 30cm midweek - Snow depth 60cm

Wanaka

Treble Cone is looking excellent in both basins - Snow depth 99cm (top of the Home Basin)

Cardrona - Snow depth 60cm

Queenstown

Coronet Peak - Snow depth 75/160cm

The Remarkables - Snow depth 100/150cm