How much snow is there at Mount Hotham?

Mount Hotham Snow Conditions

Top snow depth: 40 in
Bottom snow depth: 18 in
Fresh snowfall depth: 3 in
Last snowfall: 5 Sep 2021
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Does it snow in Mt Hotham?

Average monthly snow in Mount Hotham Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Mount Hotham at the end of August but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two.

How cold does it get in Mount Hotham?

Mount Hotham is also one of the only places in Australia to have never recorded a temperature above 30 °C (86 °F); during the early 2009 southeastern Australia heat wave, whilst most of the state sweltered above 45 °C (113 °F), the mountain’s peak temperature was a mild 28.1 °C (82.6 °F).

Which is better Mt Hotham or Falls Creek?

Mt Hotham has steeper more aggressive terrain suitable for advanced adventurous skiers and a more social après-ski atmosphere. Falls Creek has an excellent range of options that will suit all budgets. The unique design to the Mt Hotham means that the village actually sits above the majority of skiable terrain.

Is there snow in Hotham in June?

Hotham – Deepest Snow by Season Snow reported by Hotham in the 2020 ski season reached 107cm on Monday 1st June 2020.

Where is it snowing in Vic?

If you’re asking where can I see snow in Victoria, here’s the list: Lake Mountain – 100km, 2 hour drive from Melbourne. Mt Baw Baw – 160km, 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Mt Buller – 250km, 3 hour drive from Melbourne.

Is the road to Mount Hotham open?

The Omeo approach remains open in both directions. All vehicles must carry diamond pattern chains and fit where directed. Victoria Police and Resort Management staff are on hand to assist in the movement of traffic, so please follow their directions.

How cold does it have to be to snow?

32 degrees Fahrenheit
Snow forms when the atmospheric temperature is at or below freezing (0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit) and there is a minimum amount of moisture in the air. If the ground temperature is at or below freezing, the snow will reach the ground.

Is Mount Hotham good for beginners?

Good beginners terrain above Mt Hotham village Although Hotham is famous for the nicest intermediate terrain in Victoria, there is something to discover for beginners too. In the northern part of the village, the Summit chairlift gives access to the Summit Run, a very gentle slope of about 500m length.

How high is Mount Hotham?

1,861 m
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