Treble Cone opens tomorrow, thanks to heavy snow

The Treble Cone Ski Area, west of Wanaka, opens for the season tomorrow, five days earlier than originally planned.

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Heavy pre-season snowfalls, as well as continuing cold temperatures, have led to the early start, and Treble Cone general manager Toby Arnott (inset) says more "significant" snowfalls are on the way.

"We have the highest elevation of any ski area in the region and if the forecasts are right we're looking to receive a serious amount of snow early next week, which should ensure outstanding conditions leading into July."

The ski area has 75cm of snow at the top of the Saddle Basin quad, 70cm at the top of the Home Basin express and 25cm at the base.

All lifts will be operating.