He said snowfalls like the ones in Victoria this week used to be seen in July and early August.
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“From time to time, you get that combination of cold temperatures and rainfall, and that’s what we’re seeing this year,” Thomas said, adding that there was more snow forecast for this week and next. long weekend.
However, he said the first snowfalls did not necessarily lead to longer ski seasons, but increased the base level for new storms.
Victorian ski resorts are coming out of two years of reduced seasons due to pandemic restrictions. Graeme Cox, who has lived in Falls Creek for 40 years, said business operators were excited about the possibility of a bumper season.
“As the pattern shows, everyone is very optimistic. I think all the resorts are going to have a great weekend,” Cox said.
“We’ve dug the front door here twice in the last two days. It’s great to see, but it’s a little unusual for early June.”
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