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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			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
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
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
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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