Australian ski resorts smash July climate records with temperatures 12C above average

Australian alpine ski resorts are experiencing unprecedented heat for July, with temperatures up to twelve degrees Celsius above their historical average, reports the Guardian. Mount Hotham, Falls Creek, and Thredbo have all set new records for their hottest July temperatures—both day and night. The early season is bringing warm, dry conditions with only sporadic natural snowfall to the alpine regions.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton