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New Zealand 2009 Ski Season
The New Zealand ski resorts are preparing for an early start to the ski season with severe weather warnings around Otago and the Southland being lifted immediately after a cold snap that has brought a good deal of snow to the area. Around the Queenstown area, the ski field operators have jumped into action in preparation for a strong early season.
The Otago ski fields such as the Remarkables Ski Area have already received around 2 feet of snow ahead of the official season opening on June 20. The low lying ground is getting snow down to around 700m. Ski resorts such as Coronet Peak has had some good falls and is looking good for its June 6 opening with snow machines expected to be in operation from May 22.
It’s a promising start to the season but with opening day still weeks away, ski field operators aren’t getting overly excited just yet. Still, you’d rather see snow and colder temperatures now than not.