Falls Creek Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 03 June 2026 14:16 IST
Snow Forecast for Falls Creek
Snow and Weather from 3 June.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Falls Creek Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Falls Creek?
| Next Snow Expected | 3 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 11cm |
| Next 7 Days | 11cm |
Forecast for today in Falls Creek
Max 2℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
03
3cm New Snow
Snow showers first, heavy snow showers then light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,515m to resort level (1,500m).
Forecast times for Falls Creek are in Sydney (Australia/Sydney) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 03 June 2026 16:14 IST
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Falls Creek over the next 2 days.
Falls Creek 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 03 | Thu 04 | Fri 05 | Sat 06 | Sun 07 | Mon 08 | Tue 09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F4 | NW F3 | SW F2 | NW F3 | |||
| 1,842m | 0℃
+3cm
| 0℃
+8cm
| 1℃
 | 4℃
| 6℃
 | 5℃
| 4℃
 |
| NW F4 | NW F3 | SW F2 | NW F3 | ||||
| 1,671m | 1℃
+3cm
| 1℃
+8cm
| 2℃
| 5℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
|
| NW F4 | NW F3 | SW F2 | NW F3 | ||||
| 1,500m | 2℃
+3cm
| 2℃
+8cm
| 3℃
| 6℃
| 8℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,515m | 1,500m | 1,500m | ||||
| Max Town | 2℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ | 2℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Snow Forecast near Falls Creek
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotham | 15cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Dinner Plain | 9cm | 9cm |
Snow Reliability
Falls Creek typically enjoys a reliable snow season with an average snow depth of 1.5 meters. Snowfall is consistent, and the snowmelt is gradual, ensuring good conditions throughout the season. For the latest snow updates, check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Falls Creek
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Falls Creek, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Falls Creek, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Falls Creek is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Falls Creek will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Falls Creek for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.