From Central Otago to Ohakune, the current weather system has delivered fresh snow at every Kiwi ski field with more still to come. Getting the measuring tape out, the ski field says the week ahead looked very promising. Ski conditions were good and snow chains required for 2-wheel-drive access. Especially on ungroomed and backcountry ski areas, the first two days following a fresh snow dump was a major risk of avalanche, said MSC Chief Executive Mike Daisley. Broken Hill made the call not to open until Tuesday 10th over Avalanche conditions - but were thrilled with the conditions.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 09, 2021 01:51 UTC