Australian ski resorts close early due to heat and low snowfall

Major alpine resorts in Australia are shutting operations up to a month ahead of schedule after record-breaking winter temperatures and insufficient snow linked to El Niño and global warming.

First covered Sep 3, 2026 · 11:24 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Australian ski resorts close early due to heat and low snowfall — Image via theguardian.com

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23d Guardian Environment Australian ski resorts to close up to a month early due to global heating and El Niño — ‘Challenging’ weather conditions and lack of snowfall are being blamed after a winter that broke multiple heat records

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More coverage from around the web

abc.net.au Winter delivers record low snow and unprecedented warmth to Australian Alps - ABC News

powder.com Ski Season Ends Six Weeks Early At Two Popular Australian Resorts

powder.com Even More Australian Ski Resorts Throw in Towel Early Amid Tough Winter

aol.co.uk Australian ski resorts to close up to a month early due to global heating and El Niño - AOL

planetski.eu Some Australian Ski Resorts Close Early - PlanetSKI

Appeared in: 2026-09-04 (#18) · 2026-09-05 (#20)

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