A WILD winter storm hit Mt Buller last Monday night and the alpine village was transformed under a white snowy cover as the temperature dipped to -2 and fresh flakes floated across the resort.

It’s the first snowfall for the 2025 season and the excitement in resort is building towards the opening on the June long weekend.

Mt Buller is guaranteeing skiing, snowboarding, snowplay and beginner lessons from the 7 June when the season opens thanks to a huge pre-season snowmaking effort.

The resort has made 10,000 cubic metres of snow since 31 April and now it appears Mother Nature is doing her part.

The King’s Birthday long weekend will see snow on Bourke Street ski run, sightseeing chairlift rides, fireworks and a gathering of the alpine community to celebrate winter Olympians amongst plenty of après parties and festivities.

“This snowfall is right on time and it’s wonderful to have the mountain feel snowy this morning as we countdown to the opening on the King’s Birthday long weekend,” said resort spokesperson Rhylla Morgan.

“The snowmaking team have produced that important ‘season-starting’ snow to get us sliding from day one and it’s great to see the weather patterns starting to line up on cue.”

This year marks 75 years of the Mt Buller Ski Patrol and 40 years of the talented Team Buller freestyle team and coaching program.

The resort calendar for the winter is brimming with a mix of events on and off the snow and the wintry weather change will see a surge of visits to the website and bookings for the coming season.

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