A flurry of September snow has thrown a lifeline to a South Canterbury ski field which will finally open following a season long dry spell. “We are hoping the snow will settle over the weekend and that people will come and have a go,’’ Millar said. South Canterbury was forecast to get five consecutive days of fine cool north-easterly conditions from Wednesday, he said. (File)Other ski field operators in South Canterbury reported fresh dumping of snow. “We might need to have a 21st.”Mt Dobson Ski Area reported 25cm of snow had fallen on Tuesday “making for fantastic skiing and riding”.

Source: Stuff September 02, 2020 04:07 UTC