Backcountry Conditions Reports

1 June 2026: Early Season Advice

There has been a dusting of snow across the Australian Alps with more forecast in the week leading up to the June long weekend, but conditions are considered “early season” with inadequate snow cover to provide daily Backcountry Conditions Reports. This period is characterised by variable snow depths in the alpine with exposed rocks and bushes. Below the tree line the dense undergrowth and fallen timber is exposed while creeks are openly flowing. If you are planning early season backcountry touring, exercise caution and pay close attention to the alpine weather forecasts.

If you’re planning a backcountry tour, please remember to fill in a Trip Intention Form for New South Wales or Victoria and carry a Personal Locator Beacon.

How MSC compiles the reports

MSC’s free, daily Backcountry Conditions Reports are compiled by our team of professionally qualified field observers and forecasters with operational costs funded by our members and supporters. For a full overview of how MSC compiles reports, read more here.

Got your own conditions observations to share?

You can now submit detailed reports and photos via our Public Observations form. Check out this video on what type of info we’re after. Any photos uploaded with public observations may be republished by MSC without attribution. You can also tag any photos @mountain_safety_collective on Instagram and Facebook, send us a private message on either of those platforms or via our website contact form.