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Australian alpine resorts adapt to climate change through snowmaking
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Updated ·Main source · SBS
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Mount Buller, Dr. Andrew Watkins
Victoria, Australia
July 2026
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Australian ski resorts are increasingly relying on artificial snowmaking due to unpredictable winters.
Climate change and weather patterns like El Niño have led to record-high temperatures in July.
Resorts are investing in technology to maintain operations despite shorter seasons.
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Australian ski resorts are increasingly relying on artificial snowmaking due to unpredictable winters. Climate change and weather patterns like El Niño have led to record-high temperatures in July. Resorts are investing in technology to maintain operations despite shorter seasons.