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Ski resort in New South Wales, Australia
Thredbo
A village resort in Kosciuszko National Park with the longest ski runs and the most vertical in Australia.
Forecast updated , when it was 21:00 in Thredbo (GMT+11).
Thredbo snow forecast at 2,037 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Thredbo at the top lift (2,037 m / 6,700 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 5 to 9 °C (41 to 48 °F), the freezing level near 3,700 m (12,100 ft) and gusts up to 64 km/h (40 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Temperature now
- 6 °C (43 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,700 m (12,100 ft)
- Wind
- 9 km/h (6 mph), gusts 40 km/h (25 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 93% cloud
Thredbo hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Thredbo in the next 24 hours.
Thredbo 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Thredbo this week: Tuesday. No fresh snow, sunny, light wind, mild enough for slush. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry6 °C (43 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 3,650 m (12,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | CloudyPoor ski day5 to 9 °C (41 to 48 °F) · gusts 64 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sunPoor ski day1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | CloudyPoor ski day−1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | SunnyBest day−1 to 12 °C (30 to 54 °F) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | SunnyFair ski day2 to 14 °C (36 to 57 °F) · freezing level 3,150 m (10,300 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | RainPoor ski day4 to 14 °C (39 to 57 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Thredbo 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy7 to 11 °C (45 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Rain7 to 15 °C (45 to 59 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Rain2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny1 to 13 °C (34 to 55 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Thredbo on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Thredbo snow forecast at 1,365 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Thredbo in the village (1,365 m / 4,500 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 10 to 13 °C (50 to 55 °F), the freezing level near 3,700 m (12,100 ft) and gusts up to 64 km/h (40 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Temperature now
- 11 °C (52 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,700 m (12,100 ft)
- Wind
- 9 km/h (6 mph), gusts 40 km/h (25 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 93% cloud
Thredbo hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Thredbo in the next 24 hours.
Thredbo 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry10 to 11 °C (50 to 52 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 3,650 m (12,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Cloudy9 to 13 °C (48 to 55 °F) · gusts 64 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sun5 to 14 °C (41 to 57 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Cloudy3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Sunny3 to 16 °C (37 to 61 °F) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Sunny6 to 18 °C (43 to 64 °F) · freezing level 3,150 m (10,300 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain9 to 18 °C (48 to 64 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Thredbo 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy11 to 16 °C (52 to 61 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Rain11 to 20 °C (52 to 68 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Rain7 to 14 °C (45 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun6 to 13 °C (43 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy5 to 14 °C (41 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Thredbo in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Thredbo?
- State
- New South Wales
- Country
- Australia
- Mountains
- Great Dividing Range, Snowy Mountains
- Village
- 1,365 m
- Top lift
- 2,037 m
- Vertical
- 672 m
- Season
- Early June to Early October
- Airports
- Canberra (CBR), Snowy Mountains (Cooma) (OOM)
- Pass
- Ikon Pass
- Website
- www.thredbo.com.au
About Thredbo
Thredbo is in Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales. Unlike most Australian resorts, it is a small town with shops and nightlife, reached by the Alpine Way through Jindabyne.
Its lifts run from 1,365 m to 2,037 m, giving 672 m of vertical. When the mountain is fully covered, Thredbo has the longest ski runs in Australia.
When does it snow in Thredbo?
In Thredbo, snow falls on about 10 days in July in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from May to November.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 days | <1 days | <1 days | 1 days | 4 days | 8 days | 10 days | 10 days | 5 days | 3 days | 3 days | <1 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Thredbo month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% | 10 to 19 °C (50 to 66 °F) |
| February | <1 | 0% | 9 to 18 °C (48 to 64 °F) |
| March | <1 | 0% | 7 to 16 °C (45 to 61 °F) |
| April | 1 | 2% | 4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F) |
| May | 4 | 9% | 0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) |
| June | 8 | 16% | −2 to 3 °C (28 to 37 °F) |
| July | 10 | 25% | −3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) |
| August | 10 | 23% | −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) |
| September | 5 | 12% | 0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) |
| October | 3 | 5% | 2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F) |
| November | 3 | 5% | 5 to 14 °C (41 to 57 °F) |
| December | <1 | 1% | 8 to 17 °C (46 to 63 °F) |
Snow in Thredbo in May
In May, Thredbo gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F).
Snow in Thredbo in June
In June, Thredbo gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 3 °C (28 to 37 °F).
Snow in Thredbo in July
In July, Thredbo gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 25% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F).
Snow in Thredbo in August
In August, Thredbo gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 23% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F).
Snow in Thredbo in September
In September, Thredbo gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F).
Snow in Thredbo in October
In October, Thredbo gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F).
Snow in Thredbo in November
In November, Thredbo gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 5 to 14 °C (41 to 57 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Thredbo?
Of the last ten winters in Thredbo, 2022 was the snowiest, about 43% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2016, about 63% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 24 June 2025.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 37% of average | |
| 2017 | 128% of average | |
| 2018 | 108% of average | |
| 2019 | 116% of average | |
| 2020 | 98% of average | |
| 2021 | 120% of average | |
| 2022 | 143% of average | |
| 2023 | 71% of average | |
| 2024 | 56% of average | |
| 2025 | 123% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Thredbo
Does Thredbo have snow in mid-July?
Thredbo had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 12 July in 7 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 5 to 18 July in every one of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Thredbo?
It snows on about 45 days a year in Thredbo at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. July has the most, about 10 days.
What is the snowiest month in Thredbo?
July is the snowiest month in Thredbo, bringing about 25% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Thredbo?
Of the last ten winters in Thredbo, 2022 was the snowiest, about 43% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2016, about 63% below average.
How cold does Thredbo get in winter?
July is the coldest month in Thredbo at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −3 °C (27 °F) and highs of 2 °C (36 °F).
How high is Thredbo?
The village or lowest lift at Thredbo is at 1,365 m (4,500 ft) and the top lift is at 2,037 m (6,700 ft), a vertical drop of 672 m (2,200 ft).
When does the ski season start in Thredbo?
The lifts at Thredbo usually open in early June and close in early October. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Thredbo
Sources: Australian Ski Areas Association (Thredbo), Thredbo getting here, Wikipedia, Thredbo winter