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Perisher Resort Guide
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Last Snowfall
Sep 15
7d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
1cm
7-Day Forecast
1cm
Snow Depth
~27cm
Open-Meteo modelPowder Days
9
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
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.
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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(112 total)
Beginner
25
22% of terrain
Intermediate
67
60% of terrain
Advanced
20
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Sep 22, 07:03 AM UTC
128cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-47%
vs 5-Year Avg
240cm avg by now
+28%
vs 30-Year Avg
100cm avg by now
240cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 128.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~127.2 cm. That's 47% below the 5-year average (240 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 27% above the 30-year average (100 cm).
Perisher Season Snowfall
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Perisher Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 120cm with an average of 43 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 129% above this average (275cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 23cm | 8 days | 4cm | 15cm | 9cm |
| July | 35cm | 11 days | 10cm | 21cm | 11cm |
| August | 32cm | 11 days | 8cm | 21cm | 8cm |
| September | 16cm | 7 days | 2cm | 11cm | 6cm |
| October | 8cm | 4 days | 0cm | 4cm | 4cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
21.3
Season Average
105 days scored
54
Best Day
5 Aug
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
6
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
June 2026
- 326 Jun
- 277 Jun
- 248 Jun
July 2026
- 4329 Jul4cm
- 4231 Jul
- 413 Jul26cm
August 2026
- 545 Aug1cm
- 4613 Aug5cm
- 4512 Aug1cm
September 2026
- 276 Sep3cm
- 2021 Sep
- 1916 Sep1cm
July scored highest for Perisher in 2026. Based on 105 days the resort was verified open; this season is still under way, so later months are incomplete. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
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.
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, 112 marked runs and 47 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.
