📷 Perisher
Oceania
Perisher
Limited
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Last Snowfall
Jul 14
todayPast 24 Hours
5.5cm
Reported by PerisherPast 48 Hours
11cm
Past 10 Days
28.8cm
14-Day Forecast
3.6cm
Snow Depth
53cm
Powder Days
6
2026 season
Overview
Perisher is a ski resort in Oceania, Australia. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 13/100 (Limited), snow base 53 cm (20.9 in), 3 cm (1.2 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~4 cm (1.6 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 05:04 UTC.
Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Perisher
Lifts
47
Skiable area
3080 ac
Longest run
3 km / 1.86 mi
Runs by difficulty(100 total)
Beginner
22
22% of terrain
Intermediate
60
60% of terrain
Advanced
18
18% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad3
- Quad chair4
- Triple chair2
- Double chair4
- Surface lift26
- Funicular1
Snowmaking covers about 4% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Man from Snowy River Hotel – Renowned for its vibrant après-ski scene, this iconic venue offers live music, a bustling bar, and panoramic mountain views, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Current conditions at Perisher are partly cloudy with a temperature of 1°C and a snow depth of 53cm. In the past week, 29cm of new snow has fallen, which is encouraging for skiers and snowboarders alike.
AI-generated summaryDepth
53cm depth — upper mountain may be better.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Dry conditions forecast ahead.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Tue, Jul 14, 05:04 AM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Australia & Tasmania region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 05:04 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- Resort ReportedBase 53cm
- Open-MeteoBase 16cm · Summit 30cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
2203m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
1720m
Temp
3.1°C
Wind
11.3km/h
Snow Depth
53cm
Resort reported
Resort 53cm · Model 16cm
14-Day Forecast
2.4cm
Mid-Mountain
1877m
Temp
4.5°C
Wind
30.8km/h
Snow Depth
53cm
Resort reported
14-Day Forecast
5cm
Summit
2034m
Temp
1.1°C
Wind
11.3km/h
Snow Depth
53cm
Resort reported
14-Day Forecast
4cm
Ops signals
- ●Freezing level above summit — rain risk at lower elevations
Lifts Open
open
Runs Open
open
Live Conditions
Perisher Webcams
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Perisher (southern alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 5:04 AM
Today 2 / -22.7cm4.8mm | Wed, Jul 15 4 / -5 | Thu, Jul 16 4 / -4 | Fri, Jul 17 8 / -5 | Sat, Jul 18 9 / -4 | Sun, Jul 19 10 / -3 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 2 | 1 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 0 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 3 | -4 | -1 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 6 | -2 | 2 | 7 | -2 | 3 | 9 | -1 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 11 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 31 | 32 | 51 | 31 | 22 | 23 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 11 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2034m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
1.9°
-1.9°
36 km/h
Wed
15
⛅
4.3°
-4.7°
16 km/h
Thu
16
⛅
4.3°
-4.3°
7 km/h
Fri
17
☀️
7.6°
-5.3°
5 km/h
Sat
18
☁️
8.8°
-3.7°
5 km/h
Sun
19
⛅
10.2°
-3°
5 km/h
Mon
20
☁️
5.7°
-4.4°
9 km/h
Tue
21
☁️
5.1°
-5.4°
9 km/h
Wed
22
☀️
6.9°
-5.9°
13 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
1.7°
-4.7°
22 km/h
Summit elevation (2034m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 05:04 AM UTC
87.4cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-11%
vs 5-Year Avg
98cm avg by now
-11%
vs 30-Year Avg
98cm avg by now
98cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has been highly variable, with extreme lows in 2023 and 2024, but a significant spike in 2022. The recent 5-year average of 25.5 cm is substantially higher than the 30-year average of 7.8 cm, indicating an upward trend in recent snowfall. The current season's snowfall, while low at 0.9 cm, is still 167% of the 5-year average and 543% of the 30-year average, highlighting how historically low averages have been. This pattern suggests increased variability and occasional anomalously high snowfall years within an overall context of historically low snowfall.
Perisher Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 118cm with an average of 42 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 31 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 23.2cm | 8 days | 4cm | 15cm | 8.5cm |
| July | 33.4cm | 11 days | 10cm | 21cm | 11.1cm |
| August | 32.5cm | 11 days | 8cm | 21cm | 8cm |
| September | 16cm | 7 days | 2cm | 11cm | 5.9cm |
| October | 7.6cm | 4 days | 0cm | 4cm | 4.2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jun 6, 2026
Scheduled close: Oct 5, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
