27 August 2024
In some areas, significant snow loss and adverse conditions have led to a shutdown. It has been a bad winter and there are concerns about the future. NEW
In New South Wales, Selwyn Snow Resort closed last weekend, although the resort stressed it hoped to reopen as soon as conditions permit.
It is the lowest level resort in Kosciuszko National Park.
“With the little snow we have, it’s just not worth it for guests to come here at the moment,” says Abi Spackman, deputy manager of Selwyn Snow Resort.
“We are just so grateful to have been able to stay open this long, and hopefully we can stay open a little longer.”
Perisher’s Smiggin Holes and Guthega will also close their slopes this weekend as the ski resort says it is not safe to operate due to low snow cover.
There are some concerns about the long-term future of skiing and snowboarding in Australia.
Model calculations by Australian researchers suggest that the ski season could be at risk if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced.
Due to the effects of climate change, the ski season in Australia is getting shorter every year.
Some snow is forecast for next week as temperatures are expected to drop.
Skiers and snowboarders in Australia are keeping their fingers crossed.
Here at PlanetSKI we will keep you updated…
