While the bigger resorts open this weekend, Charlotte Pass still has two weeks before we’re open for the season. And in those two weeks, the forecast is looking fantastic! 

Excitement is building across the Aussie Alps—and for good reason. After a dry lead-up, winter is finally showing up in the forecast, bringing with it the conditions we need to fire up the snow guns and kick off the season in style.

Here’s your detailed forecast for the week ahead, including what to expect for from Monday, June 2 to Sunday, June 8. Plus an extended forecast for the beginning of the Charlotte Pass season. Information from MountainWatch.

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Monday to Friday Forecast (June 2–6)

We start the week on a warm note, especially on Monday, with little natural snow on the ground. But things are about to change.

Tuesday, June 3:
A cold southerly change is set to arrive, bringing light snow showers across the mountains. While only a dusting is expected, resorts like Charlotte Pass benefit from our higher altitude which may see more dustings settle on the ground. More importantly, temperatures will drop low enough to get the snowmaking machines humming—especially in the New South Wales resorts.

Wednesday, June 4:
Colder temps and lingering flurries are expected, creating ideal snowmaking conditions. Both Tuesday and Wednesday nights will be especially cold, helping to build up the early-season base.

Thursday, June 5:
A ridge of high pressure will bring dry, settled weather. While it won’t snow, overnight lows remain cold—perfect for round-the-clock snowmaking.

Friday, June 6:
Northwesterly winds will start to pick up as a storm system approaches from the southwest. While these winds won’t be too warm, any light showers could fall as snow flurries, particularly on the upper slopes.

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Monday to Friday Forecast (June 7–12)

Get ready: a strong storm system is expected to arrive Saturday and linger through mid-next week. While snow levels may remain marginal on the lower slopes at first, the mid and upper mountain should see significant snowfall driven by strong, chilly northwesterly winds. Temperature highs are expected to stay in the negatives so any snow we get should (hopefully) settle and freeze solid, all of which is great news for snow-making too.

Conditions for Opening Weekend might be rough—expect wind, snow, and possibly damp conditions at the base—but if the forecast holds, it will be a much-needed boost to start the season with a solid base.

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Extended Forecast: June 9–11

The storm is set to intensify early next week, bringing colder air and better snow conditions across all elevations, including the resort bases. If you’re planning a ski trip during the last week of June, this could be your chance to enjoy the first proper powder days of the 2025 season. And for the last week of June into the first week of July, Knockshannoch has a 25% off sale for all bookings – some rooms still available! Email bo******@***************om.au to book now. 

 

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Plan Your Trip Now

It may have been a slow start, but the snow is coming. With snow guns firing mid-week and a major storm rolling in by Saturday, Opening Weekend could turn into the perfect launchpad for a great winter.

Ready to hit the slopes? Book your stay at Knockshannoch now and be here when the season kicks off!