Australian snow season begins amid El Niño fears
Australia's snow season has commenced with significant snowfall across the Victorian and New South Wales alps. Despite concerns about the El Niño weather pattern and climate change impacting snow conditions, resorts remain optimistic about the season. Technological advancements in snowmaking are increasingly relied upon to ensure a satisfactory experience for skiers and snowboarders.
- ▪Between 20cm and 40cm of snow fell across the Victorian and New South Wales alps before the long weekend.
- ▪Resorts are using technology like snow cannons and snow factories to maintain conditions for skiers.
- ▪Experts warn that the El Niño weather pattern could lead to a challenging season with less snowfall.
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Between 20cm and 40cm of snow fell across the Victorian and New South Wales alps before the long weekend, with the falls bolstered by snowmakers. Photograph: Thredbo resortView image in fullscreenBetween 20cm and 40cm of snow fell across the Victorian and New South Wales alps before the long weekend, with the falls bolstered by snowmakers. Photograph: Thredbo resortAustralia weatherAustralian snow season begins amid El Niño fearsWebcams showed snow blanketing the ground in some areas.
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