Australian Ski Resorts Close Early Amid Record Heat and El Niño

Australian ski resorts are facing an unprecedented early closure, with some shutting down up to a month ahead of schedule. This decision comes after a winter season marked by record-breaking heat and insufficient snowfall, exacerbated by the combined effects of global heating and the intensifying El Niño phenomenon.

The challenging weather conditions have led to limited snow cover, with rainfall washing away what little snow accumulated. Seven major alpine resorts have either already ceased operations or announced that ski lifts will stop running this weekend, signaling a significant impact on the winter tourism season.