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Ski resort in New South Wales, Australia
Perisher
Australia's largest ski resort, made up of four linked areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
Forecast updated , when it was 21:00 in Perisher (GMT+11).
Perisher snow forecast at 2,042 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Perisher at the top lift (2,042 m / 6,700 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 5 to 11 °C (41 to 52 °F), the freezing level near 3,850 m (12,600 ft) and gusts up to 53 km/h (33 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 7 °C (45 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,850 m (12,600 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 22 km/h (14 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 96% cloud
Perisher hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 5am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+11).
Perisher 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Perisher this week: Sunday. No fresh snow, some sun, light wind, mild enough for slush. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry6 to 7 °C (43 to 45 °F) · freezing level 3,850 m (12,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | CloudyPoor ski day4 to 11 °C (39 to 52 °F) · gusts 53 km/h (33 mph) · freezing level 3,450 m (11,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sunBest day1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | CloudyPoor ski day−2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sunPoor ski day−2 to 13 °C (28 to 55 °F) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Some sunPoor ski day2 to 15 °C (36 to 59 °F) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | RainPoor ski day4 to 15 °C (39 to 59 °F) · freezing level 3,450 m (11,300 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Perisher 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy7 to 12 °C (45 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Rain6 to 18 °C (43 to 64 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Rain3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun2 to 9 °C (36 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Rain1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny1 to 15 °C (34 to 59 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Perisher on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Perisher snow forecast at 1,605 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Perisher in the village (1,605 m / 5,300 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 8 to 13 °C (46 to 55 °F), the freezing level near 3,850 m (12,600 ft) and gusts up to 53 km/h (33 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 9 °C (48 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,850 m (12,600 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 22 km/h (14 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 96% cloud
Perisher hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 5am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+11).
Perisher 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry9 °C (48 °F) · freezing level 3,850 m (12,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Cloudy7 to 13 °C (45 to 55 °F) · gusts 53 km/h (33 mph) · freezing level 3,450 m (11,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sun3 to 13 °C (37 to 55 °F) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Cloudy1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sun1 to 16 °C (34 to 61 °F) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Some sun5 to 18 °C (41 to 64 °F) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain7 to 18 °C (45 to 64 °F) · freezing level 3,450 m (11,300 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Perisher 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy9 to 15 °C (48 to 59 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Rain8 to 21 °C (46 to 70 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy8 to 20 °C (46 to 68 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Rain6 to 14 °C (43 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun5 to 12 °C (41 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Rain4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny4 to 18 °C (39 to 64 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Perisher in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Perisher?
- State
- New South Wales
- Country
- Australia
- Mountains
- Great Dividing Range, Snowy Mountains
- Village
- 1,605 m
- Top lift
- 2,042 m
- Vertical
- 437 m
- Lifts
- 45
- Season
- Early June to Early October
- Airports
- Canberra (CBR)
- Pass
- Epic Pass
- Website
- www.perisher.com.au
About Perisher
Perisher combines four areas: Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Guthega and Blue Cow. It covers 1,245 hectares in Kosciuszko National Park and is described as the largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Skitube, an underground rack railway, runs from Bullocks Flat to Perisher Valley and Blue Cow. Vail Resorts bought Perisher in 2015.
When does it snow in Perisher?
In Perisher, snow falls on about 10 days in August in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from May to November.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 days | <1 days | <1 days | 1 days | 4 days | 8 days | 9 days | 10 days | 6 days | 3 days | 3 days | <1 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Perisher month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% | 9 to 18 °C (48 to 64 °F) |
| February | <1 | 0% | 8 to 17 °C (46 to 63 °F) |
| March | <1 | 0% | 6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) |
| April | 1 | 2% | 3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) |
| May | 4 | 9% | −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) |
| June | 8 | 15% | −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) |
| July | 9 | 24% | −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) |
| August | 10 | 24% | −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) |
| September | 6 | 13% | −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) |
| October | 3 | 5% | 1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) |
| November | 3 | 6% | 4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) |
| December | <1 | 1% | 6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) |
Snow in Perisher in May
In May, Perisher gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F).
Snow in Perisher in June
In June, Perisher gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F).
Snow in Perisher in July
In July, Perisher gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 24% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F).
Snow in Perisher in August
In August, Perisher gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 24% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F).
Snow in Perisher in September
In September, Perisher gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F).
Snow in Perisher in October
In October, Perisher gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F).
Snow in Perisher in November
In November, Perisher gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 6% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Perisher?
Of the last ten winters in Perisher, 2022 was the snowiest, about 46% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2016, about 82% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 17 August 2017.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 18% of average | |
| 2017 | 137% of average | |
| 2018 | 112% of average | |
| 2019 | 127% of average | |
| 2020 | 104% of average | |
| 2021 | 118% of average | |
| 2022 | 146% of average | |
| 2023 | 73% of average | |
| 2024 | 54% of average | |
| 2025 | 111% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Perisher
Does Perisher have snow in mid-July?
Perisher had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 12 July in 8 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 5 to 18 July in every one of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Perisher?
It snows on about 44 days a year in Perisher at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. August has the most, about 10 days.
What is the snowiest month in Perisher?
July is the snowiest month in Perisher, bringing about 24% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. August has the most snowy days, about 10.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Perisher?
Of the last ten winters in Perisher, 2022 was the snowiest, about 46% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2016, about 82% below average.
How cold does Perisher get in winter?
July is the coldest month in Perisher at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −4 °C (25 °F) and highs of 2 °C (36 °F).
How high is Perisher?
The village or lowest lift at Perisher is at 1,605 m (5,300 ft) and the top lift is at 2,042 m (6,700 ft), a vertical drop of 437 m (1,400 ft).
When does the ski season start in Perisher?
The lifts at Perisher usually open in early June and close in early October. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Perisher
Sources: Perisher resort stats, Wikipedia