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Perisher Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 3rd May 2026

Perisher 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 03 May 2026 12:47 NZST

2-Day Forecast for Perisher

48-hours from 3 May.

See below for forecast detail

Perisher Snow Forecast updated at 12:47 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Perisher

Max 12℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleLt RainRainDrizzle

Light drizzle first, light rain then rain, drizzle later.

Forecast times for Perisher are in Sydney (Australia/Sydney) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Perisher

Max 8℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
04

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleFairCloudLt Drizzle

Light drizzle first, fair then cloudy, light drizzle later.

Forecast times for Perisher are in Sydney (Australia/Sydney) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Perisher from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sun10:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.12℃NW
Breeze
40%
Sun11:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
12℃NW
Breeze
50%
Sun12:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.12℃NW
Breeze
65%
Sun13:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
12℃NW
Breeze
75%
Sun14:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
10℃NW
Breeze
85%
Sun15:00Lt Rain

Light rain.10℃NW
Breeze
95%
Sun16:00Lt Rain

Light rain.10℃NW
Breeze
100%
Sun17:00Lt Rain

Light rain.10℃NW
Breeze
100%
Sun18:00Lt Rain

Light rain.9℃NW
Breeze
95%
Sun19:00Lt Rain

Light rain.9℃NW
Breeze
95%
Sun20:00Lt Rain

Light rain.9℃NW
Breeze
95%
Sun21:00Lt Rain

Light rain.9℃NW
Breeze
100%
Sun22:00Lt Rain

Snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
9℃NW
Breeze
100%
Sun23:00Lt Rain

Light rain.9℃NW
Breeze
100%
Mon00:00Rain

Rain.8℃NW
Breeze
100%
Mon01:00Rain

Rain.7℃NW
Breeze
100%
Mon02:00Rain

Rain.7℃NW
Light
100%
Mon03:00Rain

Light snow at altitude.
Rain below.
8℃NW
Breeze
100%
Mon04:00Hvy Drizzle

Heavy drizzle.8℃NW
Breeze
100%
Mon05:00Lt Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
8℃NW
Breeze
100%
Mon06:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
8℃NW
Breeze
95%
Mon07:00Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Drizzle below.
8℃NW
Light
90%
Mon08:00Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Drizzle below.
7℃NW
Light
95%
Mon09:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
7℃NW
Light
95%
Mon10:00Drizzle

Drizzle.6℃NW
Light
90%
Mon11:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.6℃NW
Light
75%
Mon12:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.7℃NW
Breeze
55%
Mon13:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.7℃NW
Breeze
40%
Mon14:00Mixed

Clear spells.8℃NW
Breeze
25%
Mon15:00Clear

Clear sky.7℃NW
Breeze
10%
Mon16:00Fair

Fair.6℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon17:00Mixed

Clear spells.5℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon18:00Fair

Fair.4℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon19:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
4℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon20:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
4℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon21:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
4℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon22:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon23:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃NW
Breeze
0%
Tue00:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃NW
Breeze
0%
Tue01:00Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃NW
Breeze
5%
Tue02:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.3℃NW
Breeze
5%
Tue03:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.3℃NW
Breeze
10%
Tue04:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.3℃NW
Breeze
10%
Tue05:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃NW
Breeze
15%
Tue06:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.3℃NW
Light
15%
Tue07:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃NW
Light
20%
Tue08:00Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃NW
Breeze
15%
Tue09:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃NW
Breeze
10%

Snow Forecast near Perisher

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Perisher
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Charlotte Pass-11cm
Thredbo-10cm

Perisher Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Perisher.

This Snow Forecast for Perisher, Australia gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Perisher, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Snow Reliability

Perisher enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 2 meters during peak season. Snowfall typically occurs from June to September, and skiers are encouraged to check J2Ski for the latest snow reports.