As the ski season gets underway, many retailers have reported seeing a spike in the number of unpurchased equipment due to the lack of natural snow.
This is the second year in a row that the NSW Snowy Mountains region has experienced little snow at the start of the season.
Victorian resorts have also struggled with the warm weather.
The lack of snow has reportedly caused a flow-on effect, with many customers purchasing discounted equipment at Aldi.
One shopper noted that the store’s sale was a good indication that people are planning on going to the mountains this season.
The start of the winter season usually occurs during the June long weekend.
Unfortunately, only one out of 75 lifts in NSW is expected to be operational during the week-long holiday.
Thredbo, a popular ski resort, noted that the lack of snow would prevent most activities from taking place.
Climate change is expected to cause Australia’s weather to become more mild, and experts predict that the country’s snow season will be shorter by around 55 days by 2050.
The rising cost of living has also raised concerns about the future of the ski industry, which is estimated to be around $3.3 billion.
It’s believed that the rising cost of living has also affected the decision of Australians to go on a skiing holiday.
According to a study conducted by Finder, over half of the country’s residents have stopped their plans to go on a holiday due to the rising cost of living.
Due to the slow diminishing snow season, the price of accommodations and other costs are expected to increase.
This has caused many people to cancel their plans to go on a skiing holiday.
Commentator Tim the Yowie Man posted a picture of an Aldi advertisement, which he claimed showed how expensive skiing can be.
According to him, high demand for goods and services increases prices.
Those who can afford to go to the mountains don’t go to Aldi.
He also stated that the lack of snowfall may have an effect on the upcoming winter season.