The long awaited snowfalls have finally arrived in Australia and hopes are buoying snow lovers. As at 10.30am this morning, Perisher Blue has received 15cm (six inches) of fresh snow since 2.30pm Monday 30th June, blanketing the runs and leaving the resort looking wintry and white. Coupled with 77 snowmaking guns, which fired up across parts of Perisher Valley, Blue Cow and Smiggin Holes, the snow cover is looking good. Further snowfalls, down to 1200 metres, are expected over the next couple of days.

At present Perisher Blue has 11 lifts operating across parts of Perisher Valley and Blue Cow Mountain. Riders of all abilities will enjoy the extra 15cm of natural snow on the slopes when putting in their turns. In addition there are two mini Fusion Parks open in the resort, on Front Valley and in Smiggin Holes.

Mt Hotham is reporting a 25cm snowfall over the past 24hrs with snow continuing to fall. A further 7-15cm (three – six inches) is predicted during the rest of today, 5-10cm (two – four inches) for Wednesday, and a final 1-3cm (inxh) on Thursday.

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