Disclaimer: The information provided above was correct at time of writing
Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 09:00, By Kylie Chesser
Weather Top -2°C. A cloudy day up top with low south east winds. There are showers predicted for this
afternoon, so make the most of the morning! Today's expected top temperature between 9am and 3pm is
3°C.
Weather Village +3°C. Light winds in the village this morning, keeping those temperatures low! Rug up and
grab a hot chocolate! Today's expected top temperature between 9am and 3pm is +6°C.
Snow Conditions There is a good snow cover across the higher parts of the mountain, plenty at the top of
the chairlift to play in and throw around. For the backcountry enthusiasts there is good coverage for some
out-the-back adventures. You will require - ski's and/or snow shoes and appropriate snow faring gear. Please
check the weather bureau forecast before heading out. Official snow depth thanks to Snowy Hydro is 140cm
at Spencers Creek (1830m) as at 15 October.
Chairlift and Facilities Kosciuszko Express is open 9.00am to 4.00pm. Australia's highest golf course, the
Thredbo Golf Course, will open when the greens dry out. Thredbo Bobsled, will open when the weather
clears. Tennis Courts are available for hire.
Bureau Forecast Sunday: fine, mostly sunny. Monday: sunny. Tuesday: fine
What's On The Thredbo Leisure Centre is open from 8am-7pm. Mission Inflatable 12-4.30pm and waterslide
12-6pm. Self guided walks - discover a little more about Thredbo with a self guided art, enviro, memorial,
ecology and history walk. Maps available from Thredbo Sports. Fly Fishing – learn the art of fly fishing or take
a guided fishing adventure with Snowy Mountains experts, available daily. Bookings 6459 4119 Visit Murray 1
Power Station visitors centre to see behind the scenes of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Open 7 days 9am
to 4pm entry is free.
Coming Up 1 November - Opening of the walking season 7 November - Snowy Ride - Motorbike riders head
for the hills to raise money for Childhood Cancer Research. snowyride.com.au 21 November - Opening of the
mountain to mountain bikes. Chairlift up and mountain bike down in Thredbo. Music Festivals - Blue 15-17
Jan, CMC Rocks the Snowys 5-6 March, Jazz 30 April - 2 May.
Road Conditions Open and clear.
Tip of the Day If Sunday is funday what can Saturday be? A time to chill out or be as busy as a bee. If
playing in the snow is what you like to do, there's a mountain of the white stuff waiting for you.
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