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SATURDAY 5 JULY 2008 6.00am
MORE TERRAIN HAS OPENED FOR SKIING AND BOARDING
A high pressure system off the New South Wales coast will drift slowly eastwards across the Tasman Sea over the next few days. A cold front will move over South Australia during Sunday before a low pressure system forms over western Victoria on Monday and then moves slowly eastwards on Tuesday. Clear skies this morning with light winds mostly from the North. Snowmaking overnight in the higher resorts and more terrain has opened around Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham for skiing and boarding.
| Falls Creek |
|
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Mt Hotham |
|
| Altitude |
1860m |

Falls Express, Towers, Boardwalk, Gully, Monkey Bar, Mousetrap, Drovers & magic carpet open for skiing & boarding on a fair to good cover of firm packed snow. 22kms of groomed cross country trails - fair to v good. Snowmaking & grooming overnight. |
| Lifts |
8/14 |
| O'nite Temp |
-3.2°C |
| Curr't Temp |
-1.1°C |
| Nat'l Snow Depth |
36cm |
| Fresh (24 hour) |
0cm |
| Last Snowfall |
02/07 |
| Toboggan Run |
Open |
| Weather |
Part cloud |
| Wind |
Light NNW |
| S'Making Depth |
44cm |
| Road |
Open. Icy patches. |

Drover's Dream terrain park open. Bungy trampoline in Village bowl. Pete the snowdragon performs Mon 3pm & Wed 5pm. 1/2 day & full day programs for the kids. Helilink to Hotham operating. |

www.fallscreek.com.au |
|
| Altitude |
1861m |

Big D, Roadrunner, Summit trainer, Summit, Upper Playground & Village Chair expected to open for skiing & boarding on fair to good snow cover of firm packed & groomed snow, softening later. Snowmaking overnight. |
| Lifts |
6/13 |
| O'nite Temp |
-5°C |
| Curr't Temp |
-2.1°C |
| Nat'l Snow Depth |
28cm |
| Fresh (24 hour) |
0cm |
| Last Snowfall |
02/07 |
| Toboggan Run |
N/A |
| Weather |
Clear |
| Wind |
Light N |
| S'Making Depth |
35-40cm |
| Road |
Open. Icy patches. |

Harry the snowdragon performs at the Big D Wed & Sat at 4pm. Kids program daily. Snowshoe tours. Hotham to Falls heli link operating. |

www.mthotham.com.au |
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| Mt Buller |
|
Mt
Baw Baw |
|
| Altitude |
1804m |

BB1, Bourke St Carpet, Holden Express , Summit, Koflers open for skiing & boarding on a fair snow cover. Horsehill open for sightseeing and snowtubing. Grooming & snowmaking overnight. |
| Lifts |
6/25 |
| O'nite Temp |
-3°C |
| Curr't Temp |
-1.1°C |
| Nat'l Snow Depth |
24cm |
| Fresh (24 hour) |
0cm |
| Last Snowfall |
03/07 |
| Toboggan Run |
Open |
| Weather |
Clear |
| Wind |
Light/mod N |
| S'Making Depth |
30cm |
| Road |
Open & clear** |

Tube park open. New village & skating rink toboggan & snowplay areas open. DJs nightly at Kooroora. Cinema open. **All on mountain overnight visitors required to carry wheel chains. Day visitors chain carrying requirement - 2WD NO, 4WD NO. |

www.mtbuller.com.au |
|
| Altitude |
1564m |

Sightseeing and snowplay. Toboggan run open. Poor cross country skiing. New South Face road is open. New rider park opening. Cactus rail park has been expanded. |
| Lifts |
0/7 |
| O'nite Temp |
-0.8°C |
| Curr't Temp |
-0.6°C |
| Nat'l Snow Depth |
5cm |
| Fresh (24 hour) |
0cm |
| Last Snowfall |
02/07 |
| Toboggan Run |
Open |
| Weather |
Clear |
| Wind |
Calm |
| S'Making Depth |
0cm |
| Road |
Open & clear |

Frosti fun club for the kids inc treasure hunts, movies, arts&crafts, karaoke etc. Outdoor activities on offer including guided walks & snowmaking tours. |

www.mountbawbaw.com.au
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| Lake
Mountain |
|
Mt
Buffalo |
|
| Altitude |
1530m |

Patchy sightseeing snow on the upper trails. 400metre walk to the snowline. Insufficient snow for skiing on all trails. Snowmaking on standby. |
| O'nite Temp |
0°C |
| Curr't Temp |
1°C |
| Nat'l Snow Depth |
Patchy |
| Fresh (24 hour) |
0cm |
| Last Snowfall |
02/07 |
| Toboggan Run |
Closed |
| Snowplay |
Open |
| Weather |
Clear |
| Wind |
Calm SW |
| S'Making Depth |
0cm |
| Road |
Open & clear |

Heights Bar & Bistro open all year round 8.30am - 4pm daily. When the snow starts there's plenty on offer including tobogganing, tubing, snowplay, cross country skiing. Wheel chains not required unless specified. |

www.lakemountainresort.com.au |
|
| Altitude |
1695m |

Report at 04/07 (6am) - Sightseeing & snowplay. *Cresta valley toboggan slope open. |
| Lifts |
N/A |
| O'nite Temp |
-3.1°C |
| Curr't Temp |
-2°C |
| Nat'l Snow Depth |
N/A |
| Fresh (24 hour) |
0cm |
| Last Snowfall |
01/07 |
| Toboggan Run |
Open* |
| Snowplay |
Open |
| Weather |
Clear |
| Wind |
Calm |
| S'Making Depth |
0cm |
| Road |
Open & clear |

Cafe open at Dingo Dell 9.30am-4pm. Public shelter & toilets available at Cresta valley. Snow tubing at Dingo Dell dependant on conditions. Entry fee - $10 per vehicle. Wheel chains to be carried. |

www.parkweb.vic.gov.au |
|
| Dinner
Plain |
|
Mt
Stirling |
|
| Altitude |
1575m |

Fair skiing and boarding. Fair to good cross country on ungroomed trails. The Cobungra Platter lift open from 8.30am for skiing and boarding. |
| Lifts |
1/1 |
| Snow Depth |
21cm |
| Fresh (24 hour) |
0cm |
| Last Snowfall |
01/07 |
| Road |
Open. Chains 2wds. |

Pinnacle DP open .DP hotel open for lunch & dinner with DJs & music every night. Onsen retreat & spa open daily. Tonight - 'jazz & shiraz' at Cilantro with Garth Ploog. |

www.visitdinnerplain.com |
|
| Altitude |
1747m |

Sightseeing & snowplay. |
| Nat'l Snow Depth |
5cm |
| Fresh (24 hour) |
0cm |
| Last Snowfall |
01/07 |
| Toboggan Run |
Closed |
| Facilities |
Open |
| Road |
Open & clear |

New signage around trails installed. Cafe and ski hire to open with further snowfalls. |

www.mtstirling.com.au |
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| Mt
St Gwinear |
|
Mt
Donna Buang |
|
| Altitude |
1514m |

Sightseeing & snowplay. Come visit St Gwinear and stay in beautiful Walhalla at the Star hotel. Sightseeing and snowplay. |
| Av Snow Depth |
5cm |
| Last Snowfall |
02/07 |
| Toboggan Run |
Closed |
| Facilities |
Closed |
| Road |
Open & clear |

www.stgwinear.info |
|
| Altitude |
1250m |

No snow. All facilities open. Close to Melbourne - great spot for walking, picnics and barbecues. Wheel chains not required unless specified. |
| Nat'l Snow Depth |
0cm |
| Last Snowfall |
13/06 |
| Toboggan Run |
Closed |
| Facilities |
Open |
| Food Van |
Closed |
| Road |
Open & clear |

www.parkweb.vic.gov.au |
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