Snow season began a week early this year as Perisher opened to eager skiers and snowboarders on Friday after days of blizzard-like conditions.

Perisher's communications director Joss McAlpin said the weekend showcased the "best early-season conditions that we've seen in years".

Keen skiers were treated to a weekend of excellent conditions. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

"We received 75cm of snow from early Monday morning last week through til Thursday [so] the weekend's been fantastic," he said.

"We had clear skies and sunshine for our opening day on Friday. Everyone's excited to be making their first turns for the season."