Aldi’s 2019 snow gear sale has just been announced

It’s one of the biggest sale events of the year for the German retailer. Now the annual Aldi snow sale date has been announced.

If there’s one thing we know, it’s that people go nuts for Aldi’s annual snow gear special buys sale.

People get so invested in bagging a bargain, shoppers will often try “working in teams” to get their hands on the best deal.

The annual Aldi snow sale is upon us.

The ski sale, launched in 2008, is the German supermarket chain’s most popular special buys event.

So, get ready to elbow people out of the way for reasonably priced snow gloves because according to the publicists, the retailer will deliver its “biggest and best” snow gear sale yet in 2019.

People queue up for Aldi's annual snow gear sale at Kenmore in 2018. Picture: Darren England.

From jackets to goggles, boots and underlayers, Aldi’s snow gear special buys sale provides Aussie shoppers with everything to keep warm and dry while hitting the slopes.

However, the date of the sale may cause a small conflict.

You see, the annual special buys event will take place on Saturday, May 18 — the same day as our federal election.

Previously, the sale has caused chaos, attracting thousands of shoppers across the country desperate to snap up a cool saving on snow gear.

Adult ski jackets and pants, for example, have retailed for less than $70 each, and that makes up just a small portion of bargains available.

Thousands of people queue up for Aldi's annual snow gear sale each year. Picture: Darren England.

In 2017, the sale created chaotic scenes in stores across the country, with some shoppers pushing and shoving their way through the aisles.

According to The Australian, the sale of ski gear is dominated by a select few chain and private operators who often struggle to compete with Aldi’s low price point.

Traditionally, buying or even renting gear, along with chair hire, snowboards, skis and boots, is an expensive ask on a family.

The annual ski sale often causes chaotic scenes.

Australia’s ski and snow retail sector — estimated to be worth more than $2 billion a year — has now been dominated by Aldi’s annual sale. It’s created such a cult following the retail giant introduced a competition that gives shoppers the chance to win one of 10 Perisher weekend packages — including accommodation, ski lift passes, lessons and ski or snowboard hire.

This year, the competition will give shoppers the chance to win more than $30,000 in prizes.

Items will be available in stores Australia-wide, while stocks last.