Jun 26, 2026 – 2.50pmThe Australian ski season is shaping up to be one of the worst in history, with rain expected to lash the alpine region and warm weather set to melt even man-made snow cover, spoiling holiday plans and ski camps.Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Jonathan How said June average snowfall was usually around 35 centimetres, but at Mount Hotham in Victoria, levels were currently at zero.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles