Perisher to open three weeks early

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Perisher to open three weeks early

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Recent low temperatures and snowfalls will allow Australia's largest ski resort to kick off its winter season three weeks ahead of schedule.

Perisher will officially open its Snowy Mountains Front Valley slope on Friday, following a successful round of snow-making last week.

It's the first of Perisher's snowfield to begin operations and the other slopes will follow on June 11, the official start of its season.

A Perisher groomer prepares the Front Valley slope, which will open on Friday.

A Perisher groomer prepares the Front Valley slope, which will open on Friday.

"We are thrilled to ... be opening the resort way ahead of time," Perisher chief executive Peter Brulisauer said on Tuesday in a statement.

Temperatures at Perisher Valley are currently hovering around 5.7 degrees during the day.

The average minimum during winter is about -3.7 degrees.

AAP

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