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04/06/2026
Mother nature is right on cue… Mt Buller is blanketed in snow, just in time for the opening of the ski season this coming weekend. Drop into The Gallery and say hi, and plan your family/friends photo shoot with us this winter ⛄️⛄️⛄️
A cold front is heading for the mountains with snowfalls expected tonight with 20+cms falling above 1700 metres. Snow levels will drop down to 1400m early tomorrow morning before rising again to 1600m later in the day. The storm should clear on Friday for a fine opening weekend for the 2026 season.
Mountainwatch Weather 03:06:2026
31/05/2026
The Grasshopper is back with his first detailed Australian forecast for the 2026 season and he's happy to be kicking off with a good one:
"This cut-off low-pressure system is due to hit Monday afternoon and deliver a load of snow just in time for Opening Weekend.
Initial snowfall from this storm may not stick as temperatures will quickly rise and we’ll cop a load of rain on Tuesday. However, cooler temps from Wednesday should see up to 45-55cm accumulate on the upper slopes and 10-20cm on the lower slopes by the time the storm clears late Friday."
Read the full forecast at:
https://www.mountainwatch.com/grasshopper/
29/05/2026
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The season is nearly here, and with a big low-pressure system building and colder temperatures rolling in this weekend, it’s looking like some snow on the way 👀
Alongside our massive giveaway with XTM Performance (link in bio if you haven’t entered yet), XTM have also hooked us up with a WOOLXLOFT Puffer to keep one lucky winner warm and toasty out there 🙌
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A week until the “official” start of the 2026 season and after a long run of mild weather a change is on the way. A cold front will bring showers tomorrow ahead of colder temps and light snowfalls late in the weekend. All eyes are on a second system due mid-week which has the potential to deliver snow ahead of the 2026 season opening on June 6th. #
Mountainwatch Weather 29:05:2026
28/05/2026
The snow factories have been working overtime, pumping out a heap of machine-made snow in preparation for opening Bourke Street for skiing and snowboarding on June 6th. It also looks like Mother Nature may come to the party with potential for a solid system to deliver snow next week. 📸
27/05/2026
The Grasshopper has updated his 2026 Australian Snow Season Outlook and the likelihood of a strong El Niño event this year has firmed over the past month.
In the short term we have some mixed weather is on the way with the chance of snow next week, but temps may be marginal. Click through for the details on the short term forecast and also the Grasshopper's thoughts on how this El Niño winter may play out.
https://www.mountainwatch.com/Snow-news/grasshoppers-2026-australian-snow-season-outlook-may-update/
Thredbo Resort making a strong case for your winter trip this year 👀
Cheaper lift passes across peak and value season, plus their new Four Day Flexi Pass works out to as little as $175/day for adults and $95/day for kids!
Add in the walkable and lively village, stacked events calendar and easy access, and it’s all looking pretty tempting.....
Whether you’re booking ahead or winging it last minute, Thredbo’s delivering some of the best value on snow this winter.
Check out all the savings in our latest editorial: https://www.mountainwatch.com/Snow-news/thredbo-raises-the-bar-on-value-for-winter-2026/
20/05/2026
Shirokuro is a beautiful short black and white ski film from Australian film maker Dylan Robinson featuring young Australian freeskier Finn Jacobsen.
Filmed across Honshu and Hokkaido, Japan, the combination of Finn's skiing talent and Dylan's creativity ensure Shirokuro is a film not to miss.
https://www.mountainwatch.com/Snow-news/shirokuro-new-short-film-featuring-australian-freeskier-finn-jacobsen/
BE IN TO WIN $2,000 WORTH OF XTM PERFORMANCE GEAR❄️
Get geared up for first tracks with Mountainwatch + XTM Performance.
The season is getting closer, snow is starting to fall, the charts are starting to fire up, and we’re giving one lucky Mountainwatch’er $2,000 worth of XTM Gear to get fully kitted out for first tracks.
Outerwear, base layers, gloves, goggles, socks. Enough to get you and a mate fully kitted up!
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We’ll also be dropping spot prizes along the way, so keep an eye on our socials for more chances to win epic pieces from XTM.
Winner drawn right as the lifts start spinning.
