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2011 Ski Information for Mt Hotham, Falls Creek and Mt Buffalo. Find all the information and links you need to plan your stay.
2011 SEASON OUTLOOK
4/6/10 Its snowing on Falls Creek and Mt Hotham with snow expected for at least the next 7 days. Cool temperatures are allowing the snow making machines to also get an early starty to the snow season.
Below Last Updated: 12th of May @ 10:21:24PM
The La Nina pattern we have been in since last season has been weakening very fast over the last two weeks. As such we have seen a positive change in the the weather patterns of the southern hemisphere.
As evidenced by the latest snowfalls and those looking likely to come over the next few weeks, the low pressure systems have intensified and the high pressure systems are placing themselves in far better positions to allow strong cool systems to reach the mountains.
With the waters off WA and into the Bight warming we should see moisture feeding into these cool systems as they head east towards the mountains of VIC and NSW.
From what I first saw as a fairly normal/slow start to the season with La Nina slowly weakening now looks like we could be in for a good June in regards to snowfalls thanks to the speed of the La Nina breakdown.
If the SOI levels hover around the +3 to +8 area we could see some very good snowfalls over the season, not the smaller falls we have been used to over the last few years but falls around 70-100cm due the the cold fronts reaching further north that last season....(as of today the SOI is sitting just above 6 down from 25 a couple of weeks ago).
Looking back over the last 30 years some of the best snowfalls have been on a weakening La Nina (1981, 1996, 2000). Although having said that there have been quite a few average La Nina years. A positive is that the worst seasons (1982, 1993, 2006) have been the opposite El Nino (drier pattern) years.
With all of the above falling into line I feel June to August could see some very good dumps of snow from intense storm activity which should see the snow depth increase dramatically. I’d be surprised if the Victorian resorts didn’t finally crack the 2m mark and NSW could even be up around 2.5m by the end of August.
I’ll be monitoring any changes in patterns leading up to the season and will advise of any changes or information that may strengthen my views.
Pete (The Frog) Taylor
Check snow & activities reports on all resorts here www.vicsnowreport.com.au
MT HOTHAM 2011
Mt Hotham in winter is 1 & a half hours by bus & 1 hr 10mins by car.
Activities include skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, half pipes, snowshoe tours and a daily childrens' program/lessons.
With access to over 775 hectares of awesome terrain on one pass, including Hotham, Falls Creek and Dinner Plain, you'll never get bored with any of the Hotham lift pass options.
And with your 2010 pass you will get even more value with more free skiing and riding to take advantage of including:
- Free access to Hotham's Kat Skiing Adventures - explore Golden Point ungroomed terrain
- Free skiing on Sunday afternoon (from 1 pm) when purchasing a five day or more lift pass starting on Monday
- Free guided mountain tours by our friendly Guest Services Team (intermediate level / blue run tours)
- Free first tracks skiing and riding from 7.30am Wednesday - Sunday on Heavenly Chair (weather permitting).
Plus at Hotham we want to share the excitement of snow with everyone. It's a sport that all ages can enjoy so we're keen to introduce kids to skiing and encourage seniors to return to skiing or continue skiing for as long as possible. Kids 5 years and under and adults 70 years and over get FREE skiing at Hotham for the duration of the season.
So with a range of passes to suit, what are you waiting for...
We look forward to seeing you hit the slopes at Hotham this winter.
MT HOTHAM AND FALLS CREEK ENTRY FEES
FALLS CREEK 2011
Falls Creek in winter is one and a half hours by car but an easier drive (more child friendly).
Activities include, skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, tubing, kite boarding, snow biking and full and half day childrens' program/lessons
http://www.fallscreek.com.au/
MT BUFFALO 2011
Mt Buffalo in winter is a 50 minute drive by car (bus available through 5 star Adventure Tours)
Winter at Buffalo 2011
During winter, snow blankets the plateau and Mount Buffalo National Park becomes a stunning winter wonderland. The park offers safe and accessible cross-country skiing, tobogganing and snow play areas set amidst the spectacular granite landscape of Mount Buffalo plateau. A designated toboggan run operates over winter at either Dingo Dell or Cresta Valley depending on the altitude of snowfalls. For skiers, there are 14 km of groomed marked cross-country trails at Cresta Valley which cater for all skill levels. There is a further 20 km of remote, unmarked trails, and almost unlimited off-track backcountry ski touring.
There are also snowshoe nature tours (no regular skiing or lessons this year).
www.vicsnowreport.com.au
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