Oceania
Perisher
Fair · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 2027 · average of 118 verified open days
Best months to book: July, August, June · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 2027 — closed October 4
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 3
9d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
2cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
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Powder Days
9
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · October 13, 2026 · How we forecast →
0cm forecast over the next 7 days
Perisher is looking at 0.2cm over the next 7 days, with the biggest day on Wednesday.
Short-Term Forecast
The multi-model blend shows 0.2cm over the next 72 hours (Tuesday 0cm, Wednesday 0.2cm, Thursday 0cm). The biggest day is Wednesday at 0.2cm.
Extended Forecast
The 7-day window totals 0.2cm. Models disagree by 0.8cm on the window total (5.6 models contributing on average), so treat the figures as a range rather than a promise. Best window: Wednesday.
Yesterday: A quiet week on the forecast charts
Fair
2026 season average
Perisher is projected to open June 2027. Last season it averaged 20.4 across 118 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1July35cm avg · last season 26.2
- #2August32cm avg · last season 25.4
- #3June23cm avg · last season 13.7
Best weeks to book
- #1 11 Jul – 17 Jul · last season 30.1
- #2 25 Jul – 31 Jul · last season 27.9
- #3 4 Jul – 10 Jul · last season 25.9
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 2 Aug – 15 Aug. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 10:02 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Jun 2027
Projected to open June 2027 · season ended October 4, 2026
121 runs · 45 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 45
- Runs– / 121
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Perisher
Perisher is located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, and is the largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere. The resort spans four interlinked ski areas—Perisher Valley, Blue Cow, Smiggin Holes, and Guthega—offering over 1,200 hectares of skiable terrain suitable for all abilities. Perisher features a modern lift system, extensive snowmaking, terrain parks, and a vibrant alpine village atmosphere, making it a premier destination for both families and advanced skiers. Its unique combination of size, variety, and accessible on-mountain facilities distinguishes it within the Australian ski industry.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Perisher
- Where is Perisher?
- Perisher is a ski resort in Australia.
- How high is Perisher?
- Perisher runs from a base elevation of 1,720 m (5,643 ft) to a summit of 2,034 m (6,673 ft), giving a vertical drop of 314 m (1,030 ft).
- How big is Perisher?
- Perisher has 3,080 acres (1,246 hectares) of skiable terrain, 121 marked runs and 45 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Perisher?
- Perisher is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Perisher?
- Perisher typically operates from June to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Perisher get in a typical season?
- Perisher averages 73 inches / 185 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Perisher in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #486 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -36% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Perisher averaged -36% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026. Analog winters: '97-98 -84%, '15-16 -65%, '23-24 +41%. A pattern, not a promise.
