May 21st 2024.
As the King's Birthday long weekend approaches, Australia's alpine ski resorts are preparing for the upcoming ski season by turning to snowmaking. This year, the official start of the ski season is on Saturday, June 8. However, there have only been light snowfalls so far, which have unfortunately melted away. According to a report by Weatherzone, there are currently no major snow events in the forecast for the near future.
In order to ensure there is enough snow for the season, the major ski resorts have taken matters into their own hands and started making their own snow. Weatherzone stated that snowmaking began over the weekend at several resorts and has continued into the working week, taking advantage of the cold and dry air following a cold front. Perisher Valley, for example, has already had seven consecutive subzero nights and experienced a chilly minimum of –7.3 on Tuesday morning, as reported by Weatherzone.
Snowmaking involves a combination of chilled water and compressed air that is then blasted into the atmosphere. This process requires low humidity and clear nights, as the colder the temperature, the more likely it is for the mix to turn into snow crystals. Weatherzone explained that the lack of snow so far can be attributed to high-pressure systems blocking the cold fronts that typically bring snow from the south. These systems have also been responsible for the recent heavy rainfall on the east coast.
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