Jun 5, 2026 – 3.58pmAustralia’s ski resorts have been blanketed with fresh snow for the opening weekend, but an emerging El Nino and lift tickets costing as much as $270 a day threaten to take some of the shine off the season.A series of cold fronts over the past week delivered the first significant snowfall of the year, helping resorts build a solid base ahead of the long weekend opening.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles