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Ski resort in Victoria, Australia
Mt Buller
A Victorian resort about three hours' drive from Melbourne, with a village at 1,600 m.
Forecast updated , when it was 00:00 in Mt Buller (GMT+11).
Mt Buller snow forecast at 1,780 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Mt Buller at the top lift (1,780 m / 5,800 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −5 to 9 °C (23 to 48 °F) and the freezing level near 1,700 m (5,600 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely today, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 0 °C (32 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,700 m (5,600 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 26 km/h (16 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 92% cloud
Mt Buller hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Mt Buller in the next 24 hours.
Mt Buller 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Mt Buller this week: today. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind, mild enough for slush. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | BluebirdBest day−5 to 9 °C (23 to 48 °F) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sunPoor ski day−2 to 13 °C (28 to 55 °F) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Some sunPoor ski day2 to 16 °C (36 to 61 °F) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | RainPoor ski day7 to 16 °C (45 to 61 °F) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | RainPoor ski day8 to 13 °C (46 to 55 °F) · freezing level 3,700 m (12,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Some sunPoor ski day7 to 16 °C (45 to 61 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | RainPoor ski day7 to 16 °C (45 to 61 °F) · gusts 73 km/h (45 mph) · freezing level 4,150 m (13,600 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Mt Buller 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 23 Nov | Rain1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny−1 to 11 °C (30 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Sunny0 to 15 °C (32 to 59 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun3 to 18 °C (37 to 64 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 27 Nov | Some sun6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 28 Nov | Sunny3 to 15 °C (37 to 59 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 29 Nov | Some sun3 to 15 °C (37 to 59 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Mt Buller on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Mt Buller snow forecast at 1,375 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Mt Buller in the village (1,375 m / 4,500 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −2 to 12 °C (28 to 54 °F) and the freezing level near 1,700 m (5,600 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely today, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 2 °C (36 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,700 m (5,600 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 26 km/h (16 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 92% cloud
Mt Buller hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Mt Buller in the next 24 hours.
Mt Buller 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Bluebird−2 to 12 °C (28 to 54 °F) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sun1 to 16 °C (34 to 61 °F) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Some sun5 to 19 °C (41 to 66 °F) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain10 to 19 °C (50 to 66 °F) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Rain11 to 16 °C (52 to 61 °F) · freezing level 3,700 m (12,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Some sun10 to 19 °C (50 to 66 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain9 to 18 °C (48 to 64 °F) · gusts 73 km/h (45 mph) · freezing level 4,150 m (13,600 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Mt Buller 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 23 Nov | Rain4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny1 to 14 °C (34 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Sunny2 to 18 °C (36 to 64 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun6 to 21 °C (43 to 70 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 27 Nov | Some sun9 to 20 °C (48 to 68 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 28 Nov | Sunny6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 29 Nov | Some sun6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Mt Buller in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Mt Buller?
- State
- Victoria
- Country
- Australia
- Mountains
- Great Dividing Range, Victorian Alps
- Village
- 1,375 m
- Top lift
- 1,780 m
- Vertical
- 405 m
- Lifts
- 19
- Season
- Early June to Early October
- Passes
- Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective
- Website
- www.mtbuller.com.au
About Mt Buller
Mt Buller is about three hours’ drive from Melbourne. Its village sits at 1,600 m, and its lifts run from 1,375 m to 1,780 m, below the 1,805 m summit.
The resort has more than 300 hectares of skiable terrain and 19 lifts. Since 2022 it has been managed by Alpine Resorts Victoria, and it hosts FIS aerial skiing World Cup events.
When does it snow in Mt Buller?
In Mt Buller, snow falls on about 6 days in July in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from June to September.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 1 days | 3 days | 6 days | 5 days | 3 days | <1 days | 1 days | <1 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Mt Buller month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% | 9 to 20 °C (48 to 68 °F) | 25 |
| February | 0 | 0% | 8 to 18 °C (46 to 64 °F) | 25 |
| March | 0 | 0% | 6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) | 25 |
| April | <1 | 3% | 3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) | 23 |
| May | 1 | 5% | 0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) | 20 |
| June | 3 | 13% | −2 to 3 °C (28 to 37 °F) | 14 |
| July | 6 | 25% | −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) | 14 |
| August | 5 | 35% | −3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) | 16 |
| September | 3 | 14% | −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | 18 |
| October | <1 | 1% | 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) | 21 |
| November | 1 | 4% | 4 to 14 °C (39 to 57 °F) | 22 |
| December | <1 | 0% | 6 to 17 °C (43 to 63 °F) | 24 |
Snow in Mt Buller in June
In June, Mt Buller gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 3 °C (28 to 37 °F). About 14 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mt Buller in July
In July, Mt Buller gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 25% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F). About 14 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mt Buller in August
In August, Mt Buller gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 35% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F). About 16 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mt Buller in September
In September, Mt Buller gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Mt Buller?
Of the last ten winters in Mt Buller, 2017 was the snowiest, about 76% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2024, about 59% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 6 August 2017.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 55% of average | |
| 2017 | 176% of average | |
| 2018 | 153% of average | |
| 2019 | 121% of average | |
| 2020 | 98% of average | |
| 2021 | 97% of average | |
| 2022 | 96% of average | |
| 2023 | 63% of average | |
| 2024 | 41% of average | |
| 2025 | 101% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Mt Buller
Does Mt Buller have snow in mid-July?
Mt Buller had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 12 July in 1 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 5 to 18 July in 9 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Mt Buller?
It snows on about 19 days a year in Mt Buller at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. July has the most, about 6 days.
What is the snowiest month in Mt Buller?
August is the snowiest month in Mt Buller, bringing about 35% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. July has the most snowy days, about 6.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Mt Buller?
Of the last ten winters in Mt Buller, 2017 was the snowiest, about 76% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2024, about 59% below average.
How cold does Mt Buller get in winter?
July is the coldest month in Mt Buller at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −3 °C (27 °F) and highs of 3 °C (37 °F).
How many bluebird days does Mt Buller get in winter?
From June to September, Mt Buller averages about 15 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day. September is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Mt Buller?
The village or lowest lift at Mt Buller is at 1,375 m (4,500 ft) and the top lift is at 1,780 m (5,800 ft), a vertical drop of 405 m (1,300 ft).
When does the ski season start in Mt Buller?
The lifts at Mt Buller usually open in early June and close in early October. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Mt Buller
ThredboNo snow this weekPerisherNo snow this weekSources: Mt Buller about, Australian Ski Areas Association (Mt Buller), Wikipedia, Skiresort.info (Mt Buller)