Australian Forecast – Fine Weather & Fresh Powder To Be Had
Published early Monday, 18th August 2025
We scored well over the weekend, not just in the rugby, but also in snowfall, with resorts picking up a nice 10-20cm out of the weekend’s storm system. Most of that fell on Saturday, and it was high-quality powder due to cold temps, which also got the snow guns fired up.
High pressure will now bring clear, calm skies today, Monday, through Thursday, with cold overnight temps keeping the snow guns busy. It’ll be “the best days of the season” kind of conditions, and with just weekday crowds to contend with, you’ll want to clear your schedule. Later on Friday, a weak front will bring some rain showers, which will clear up with a cold change for the weekend.
Monday 18th August
A mint, sunny day with chilly south-to-southeast breezes.
Tuesday 19th August
Another calm, sunny day.
Wednesday 20th August
Mostly sunny again, but there’ll be a little afternoon cloud in New South Wales as easterly breezes kick in.
Thursday 21st August
Fine again, apart from some clouds in New South Wales. North-to-northeast breezes.
Friday 22nd August
Cloud and northerly winds build before a weak front brings rain showers throughout the second half of the day.
Extended Forecast
The rain showers will eventually clear up Saturday as the weak front exits, leaving cool southerly winds over the Aussie Alps. The winds will ease, and skies will clear on Sunday as high pressure builds.
Next week, from about Tuesday, the 26th of August, models expect we’ll see heightened storm activity, with two or three systems passing over before the end of the week. Models are still all over the shop, but there’s a good chance we’ll cop rain, high-level snow, and strong northwesterlies initially, followed by cooler winds and snowfall to lower levels through the back half of the week. It’s definitely worth keeping a close eye on to make the most of any potential powder days.
That’s all from me today, folks. I’m sending out these forecasts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the season. Have a great couple of days, and I’ll see you back here on Wednesday.
Grasshopper
