Disclaimer: The information provided above was correct at time of writing
Saturday, 24 October 2009 at 08:30, By Kylie Chesser
Weather Top +5°C. A cracker of a spring day, winds are light and there is sun as far as the eye can see!
Winds will freshen as the day goes on. Today's expected top temperature between 9am and 3pm is +9°C.
Weather Village +10°C. Another sparkling day in the mountains with a blue and sunny sky and a light cool
breeze. Today's expected top temperature between 9am and 3pm is +17°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
102.5cm at Spencers Creek (1830m) as at 22 October. Please note: it is very important to wear sunscreen
and re-apply regularly, especially when playing in the snow. The sun is reflecting off the snow so cover places
like under your nose, chin and ears.
Chairlift and Facilities Kosciuszko Express is open 9.00am to 4.00pm. Australia's highest golf course, the
Thredbo Golf Course, is open daily from first to last light. Thredbo Bobsled, open daily from 12pm to 4.30pm
daily. (Weather Permitting) Tennis Courts are available for hire.
Bureau Forecast Sunday: isolated snow showers above 1700 metres. Monday: early snow showers clearing
Tuesday: fine
What's On The Thredbo Leisure Centre is open from 7am-7pm. Waterslide 12-6pm. Mission Inflatable 12-
4.30pm. 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. Thredbo Valley Distillery open 10am-5pm.
Sample a variety of locally made schnapps and check out the stunning still house and surrounds. Lunch and
snacks served daily. Located half way between Jindabyne and Thredbo on the Alpine Way. Horse riding –
enjoy a ride through the Thredbo Valley. Pony rides for kids, one, two, half and full day rides available.
Bookings 6459 4119
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.
Tip of the Day On a bright sunny day, if you head up for a play, you really need to learn, how not to get
burned! Slip, slop, slap, wrap everyone!
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