
Australia's ski resorts are enjoying the heaviest snowfalls in 18 years as forecasters claim plummeting temperatures could mark the start of a seven-year 'mini ice age.'

Coolangatta in Queensland had its 'coldest morning ever' on Monday, with temperatures dropping to just 0.6C.

Earlier this month, Melbourne endured the lowest temperature for the first day of winter in 30 years, 11.2C.

The Snowy Mountains are benefiting from the cold snap, with non-stop snowfall since last Wednesday evening giving skiers plenty of their favourite fresh powder.

The six-day blizzard has caused a huge 82cm snowfall and this is set to rise, with another cold-front expected to hit next week.

We could be heading towards a mini ice-age as temperatures are plummeting around the country

A pair of brumbies are seen grazing near Yarangobilly, Kosciuszko National Park as snow lashes the mountain

A creek near Yarangobilly, Kosciuszko National Park in NSW, on Saturday, June 16. Snow has been falling across the park

The freezing start to winter mimics Queensland-based weatherman Dave Taylor's 'ice age' theory - and he says this is just the beginning - and people should be prepared for another cold front to hit next week

Perisher is able to open all four resort areas including Perisher Valley, Blue Cow, Smiggin Holes and Guthega

The resort has only been opened for two weekends and the amazing snow conditions are allowing all 32 lifts to be opened

The heavy snowfalls and strong winds have provided top notch early season conditions for ski resort guests, the amazing snow conditions mean all 32 lifts to be opened for the coming weekend.

Wind drifts are causing snow to be up to two metres deep and the grooming team is putting in lots of effort to open more terrain and lifts for early season skiers.

The freezing start to winter mimics Queensland-based weatherman Dave Taylor's 'ice age' theory - and he says this is just the beginning - and people should be prepared for another cold front to hit next week.

He believes Australia is in store for a string of seven 'below average winters' with each colder than the last - something he has compared to a 'mini ice age' effect.

'There will be frosts as far north as Cairns, with a light coating towards the coast - getting heavier in the west,' he told Daily Mail Australia.

'And if this next cold front comes through then temperatures will drop another few degrees on June 26.'

'It has been warmer during the day, but it is the huge swing to feezing temperatures that I am talking about -the freezing mornings and big lows.'

Skiers heading to Perisher resort early in the season are going to enjoy the heavy snowfall and skiing conditions

The freezing start to winter mimics Queensland-based weatherman Dave Taylor's 'ice age' theory - and he says this is just the beginning - and people should be prepared for another cold front to hit next week. Pictured: One woman wrote 'bit fresh' on her car windscreen

This winter will be the coldest Australia has seen in decades - and will be followed by seven more freezing winters, each colder than the last

The wild winds that are on their way will increase the adverse affects of the recent cold snap, which will see temperatures continue to plummet

What is weatherman Dave Taylor's 'ice age' theory? Weather watcher Dave Taylor claims the freezing start to winter marks the start of a seven years of unusually cold weather. He believes Australia is in store for a string of seven 'below average winters' with each colder than the last - something he has compared to a 'mini ice age' effect. 'There will be frosts as far north as Cairns, with a light coating towards the coast - getting heavier in the west,' he told Daily Mail Australia. 'And if this next cold front comes through then temperatures will drop another few degrees on June 26.' Mr Taylor, 47, has been researching the weather since he was ten years old after a weather event destroyed the caravan he was staying in - when he first aired his 'ice age' theory he was slammed by industry experts - but he stands by his prediction. Advertisement

Images show enthusiastic skiers enjoying some of the best snow conditions in 18 years

The Snowy Mountains are benefiting from the cold snap, with non-stop snowfall since last Wednesday evening

With Perisher resort only opening on June 9, these amazing conditions are allowing more lifts than usual to be opened this weekend

THE WEEK AHEAD IN YOUR CITY SYDNEY MONDAY: Min 8, Max 17 TUESDAY: Min 10, Max 17 WEDNESDAY: Min 11, Max 18 THURSDAY: Min 11, Max 17 CANBERRA MONDAY: Min 0, Max 13 TUESDAY: Min 2, Max 13 WEDNESDAY: Min 2, Max 13 THURSDAY: Min 0, Max 13 PERTH MONDAY: Min 10, Max 18 TUESDAY: Min 7, Max 18 WEDNESDAY: Min 10, Max 19 THURSDAY: Min 10, Max 20 BRISBANE MONDAY: Min 7, Max 19 TUESDAY: Min 7, Max 21 WEDNESDAY: Min 9, Max 22 THURSDAY: Min 10, Max 22 MELBOURNE MONDAY: Min 7, Max 14 TUESDAY: Min 5, Max 15 WEDNESDAY: Min 7, Max 15 THURSDAY: Min 7, Max 15 ADELAIDE MONDAY: Min 9, Max 16 TUESDAY: Min 6, Max 16 WEDNESDAY: Min 10, Max 17 THURSDAY: Min 9, Max 16 HOBART MONDAY: Min 6, Max 11 TUESDAY: Min 4, Max 13 WEDNESDAY: Min 4, Max 14 THURSDAY: Min 5, Max 14

DARWIN MONDAY: Min 19, Max 31 TUESDAY: Min 19, Max 31 WEDNESDAY: Min 19, Max 32 THURSDAY: Min 19, Max 32 Source: Bureau of Meterology Advertisement

A horse warning sign on the Snowy Mountains Highway, Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

Brumby tracks are seen in the snow at Yarangobilly, Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

Due to the amazing snow conditions, Perisher is opening some of their facilities early

Perisher received a whopping 60cm of snowfall in just 24 hours when the storm hit last Wednesday evening

He thinks Stanthorpe in Queensland will see their first 'dumping' of snow by the end of the month.

'It is a marker for a cold winter when it snows there, there was the possibility of snow there on this front but it was too dry,' he said.

'If this trend continues, as I expect it will, we are set for a very cold end to July and August,' he said.

'There will be frosts as far north as Cairns, with a light coating towards the coast,' Mr Taylor told Daily Mail Australia

If this next cold front comes through then temperatures will drop another few degrees on June 26, Mr Taylor said

Incredible pictures show the scenes at Perisher ski resorts after the fields were blanketed with the heaviest snowfall in 18 years

Plummeting temperatures has seen 82cm of snowfall hit Perisher, with more to come

These weather conditions are some of the best the early snow season has seen in 18 years.

Perisher's Chief Operating Officer, Peter Brulisauer believes that this weekend the skiing will be amazing with all 32 lifts in operation.

'It looks like the best early season conditions Perisher has seen since 2000,' he said.

Perisher's Chief Operating Officer believes that this weekend the skiing will be amazing with all 32 lifts in operation

Guests of the resort are enjoying the incredible skiing conditions and are taking advantage