06/09/2026
🎿 Greg’s Roving Snow Report – 2026 Season Wrap
Well, with some of the resorts in NSW and Victoria now closing for the season and winter finally giving way to spring, I thought it was time for the Roving Reporter to look back at 2026...
❄️ What we hoped for
We all look forward to winter in the mountains — cool alpine air, crisp bluebird days and, of course, fluffy white snow!
Winter brings so many alpine adventures, and one of the wonderful things about the Snowy Mountains is the real change of seasons. Each season brings something different to discover and enjoy, and the mountains come alive with adventures for everyone.
🌨️ What actually happened
This year certainly wasn't an easy start.
Unusual weather patterns made it really difficult for winter to get going, and there is no getting away from the fact that 2026 was not one of our better snow seasons.
But the good news is… winter did arrive!
😊 The good bits
Over the years we've had good seasons and not-so-good seasons, but one thing remains consistent — people come to the Snowy Mountains and have a great time.
Families and friends still enjoyed getting away, having some alpine fun and making memories together.
Jindabyne was as busy as ever, with people enjoying coffee, dining out, having a drink at the pub, catching up with friends and sharing stories.
And there were still plenty of smiling faces around the place.
🌬️ The challenging bits
The weather certainly wasn't always kind, with plenty of rain and some very strong winds.
That's part of alpine life, but what was a little unusual this year were the temperatures, which made snowmaking particularly challenging.
I have to say, both Thredbo and Perisher did a fantastic job of making the most of what they had — keeping the season going and preparing their runs for the many Interschools races and other events throughout the winter season.
🎿 What did Greg actually see on the mountain?
Well… it wasn't all doom and gloom — and goodness knows, we have enough of that around these days!
There is always an opportunity to embrace challenging conditions, and sometimes those days turn out to be some of the best.
“I had some really good snow days, enjoyed some great runs and reacquainted myself with runs I hadn't skied for a while.”
“I saw plenty of smiling faces, had some great conversations on the chairlifts and, all in all, enjoyed some wonderful days on the mountain”’
So, from my perspective, “there were definitely some good days to be had in the 2026 season.”
🙏 A genuine thank you
A big thank you to everyone at Thredbo and Perisher for continuing to do the absolute best you could in some very difficult conditions and for continuing to provide some spring ski fun.
Keeping the mountains operating, preparing the runs and creating opportunities for people to enjoy winter takes an enormous amount of work, and it certainly didn't go unnoticed.
So, was 2026 the winter we all hoped for? Probably not.
Were there still some great days, plenty of smiling faces and lots of alpine adventures? Absolutely!
I have posted some pics of the great blue bird days I enjoyed as a reminder in the final wrap - it was fun and some great runs were enjoyed that were not expected and we all need a good news story !
"And that's the good news I’m taking away from the season."
🏔️ What's next?
Winter might be winding down, but the mountains certainly aren't.
Spring is arriving, the trails are calling, and the Roving Reporter’s adventures are definitely not finished yet!
And if you're already thinking about winter 2027, our Residence calendar is now opening up for those peak dates.
Check our BIO for links to Airbnb for more information, availability and instant booking.
Follow along and see where Greg heads next — spring and summer in the Snowy Mountains are looking pretty good! 🌿😉
— Greg’s Roving Report Wrap for 2026
