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Snow Cover
Video Report
(updated: 26/09/09 4:59pm)
Date and time Saturday 3 October 2009 - 7:21am
Filed by Liesel Maddock
Current Weather Conditions
It's snowing! Currently we are seeing an overcast sky, winds are light from the southeast, and it's -1C in the Village.
-1 °C -1 °C Light Fair
O'Night Min Temp Current Temp Wind Visibility
Natural Snow Depth*
(*as measured at Spencer's Creek) 112.8cm 10cm 34cm
Natural Snow Depth* New Snow in the last 24hrs New Snow in the last 7 days
Lifts Expected Today 5 lifts are expected to open today, being: Mt P Triple Chair, Eyre T-Bar, Village Eight Express, Happy Valley T-bar and Ski Carpet 3. Access to Eyre T-bar will be via a shuttle bus that will depart the turning circle, adjacent to the Perisher Carpark. (Please check the Guest Display Screens and Lift Status Boards as conditions can vary lift operations).
Current Snow Conditions Winter has returned with a vengeance delivering 10cm of fresh snow across the slopes for the final weekend of the season! It's light and it's looking sensational out there; get ready for some powder turns today!
Skiing and Snowboarding Today Head in amongst the trees first up where you are sure to find plenty of powder and deep stashes of snow; then hit up the 15 groomed trails on offer across the Perisher Valley resort area. Make sure you get in a few last turns before the season ends Sunday 4 October!
Perisher Valley Intermediate and advanced riders head over to Towers Run were you are sure to find plenty of fresh. Snowy Trails and Front Valley are looking ideal for first timers and beginners wanting to develop their skills.
Smiggin Holes All lift operations have now ceased for 2009 at Smiggin Holes. However, the Smiggins Arcade, with all its shops and services, will remain open until 4 October. A free Shuttle Bus service will run every 15 minutes between Smiggin Holes and Perisher Valley from 7:30am to 6:00pm.
Blue Cow All lift operations have now ceased for 2009 at Blue Cow.
Guthega All lift operations have now ceased for 2009 at Guthega.
Fusion Parks & Pipe The PlayStation Slopestyle Park on Front Valley has a selection of boxes and rails for the adrenalin junkies.
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Skiing And Snowboarding
3 Day Forecast Sunday: Isolated snowfalls above 1700m. Mostly cloudy with moderate southeast winds.
Monday: Isolated snowfalls above 1700m. Partly cloudy with light to moderate variable winds.
Tuesday: Isolated snowfalls. Partly cloudy with westerly winds.
Road Conditions Kosciuszko Road: Caution slush on road from Wilsons Valley to Prussian Ck. Chains are required from Prussian Ck to Perisher.
Guthega Road: Caution snow on road to the village.
For the latest RTA advice call 132 701. Information current at 5:50am.
Events Have fun in the spring snow before it's all over!
- Mountain Pass Prices Reduced: 1-Day Adult pass for just $69; Child $38.
- Snowsports School Operations: 2 hour group lessons will be available at 9:30am and 11:30am: $43 for Adults and $36 for Children.
Entertainment Get out and enjoy the great spring snow and get some turns in before it all ends!
Safety Tips Take lessons from professional instructors to learn and progress.
* Natural Snow Depth is supplemented with snowmaking in snowmaking areas. Natural snow depth is measured at Spencers Creek by Snowy Hydro Limited each Thursday.
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