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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Josh Nicholas and Rafqa Touma

Days numbered for skiers this winter as Australia’s alpine resorts dry up

Mount Selwyn snow resort in New South Wales on Wednesday 16 August. The ski field has closed early because of a lack of natural snow cover but expects to reopen this weekend.
The Mount Selwyn snow resort in New South Wales on Wednesday 16 August. The ski field has closed early because of a lack of natural snow cover but expects to reopen this weekend. Photograph: Selwyn

There are still about two months left in the usual ski season but snow levels are less than impressive at many of Australia’s alpine resorts.

James Wilson, a Sydney student, visits the snow twice a year. His trip to Thredbo this season was “the worst I’ve ever had anywhere”.

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