Australian Forecast – Fine Weather Holds for the Weekend Before Storms Next Week
Published early Friday, 26th June 2026
The settled spell will continue through the weekend as a large high-pressure system drifts eastwards over us. Snow-making conditions this week haven’t been as ideal as hoped, with humidity and temperatures running too high. However they had a good run last night and tonight and Saturday nights look more ideal for it, before milder northerlies arrive on Sunday, shutting down snowmaking opportunities for several days.
Rain and stronger northerlies are set to lash the Aussie Alps from Monday through Wednesday, but a cold change later next week is still on track to deliver snow and a change of fortunes.
Friday 26th June
Another nice sunny day, with just a little cloud popping up in the afternoon and little to no wind. The snow guns will get another run overnight.
Saturday 27th June
A mint, calm and sunny day, with snowmaking temps again overnight.
Sunday 28th June
A clear start to the day, then clouds will build during the afternoon, especially in New South Wales, where there could even be a light shower or two. A milder northerly breeze develops, making it less likely for snowmaking overnight.
Monday 29th June
Rain at times with northerly winds. The rain will become more persistent and heavier at night as a front moves in from the north. Not what we need right now, as the snowpack will take another hit.
Tuesday 30th June
Another wet, rainy day with northerly winds.
Extended Forecast
Wednesday, the 1st of July, will be another wet one with strong, mild northerly winds. The snowpack will be a shadow of its former self, and June 2026 will infamously go down in the history books as one of the worst.
Fortunately, cold air is still on track to start piling in from around Thursday and Friday, the 2nd and 4th of July. Signs are looking good for snowfalls over a 2-3 day period, as well as a prolonged run of snow making – not exactly Blizzard of Oz 2.0, but hopefully enough to open up more terrain for the school holidays.
That’s all from me today, folks. I’m sending out these forecasts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the season, and during July and August, I’ll fire one out on Sundays too. Have a great weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday.
Grasshopper
