How much snow is there at Mount Hotham?
The snow forecast for Mount Hotham is: Heavy rain (total 46.0mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 2°C on Fri night)….Mount Hotham Snow Conditions.
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| Fresh snowfall depth: | 5 in |
| Last snowfall: | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Snow Alerts | Create Alert |
How high is Mt Hotham?
1,750 metres
Set on the slopes of Mount Hotham, the ski resort comprises an alpine village, situated at an altitude of 1,750 metres (5,740 ft) AHD, making it the second highest resort village in Australia after Charlotte Pass village, in New South Wales….
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| Website | www.mthotham.com.au |
Do I need chains to drive to Mt Hotham?
It is a legal requirement of the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board (as per the Alpine Resorts (Management) Regulations 2009) that chains must be carried during the declared winter period, and only diamond pattern chains are permitted. All vehicles must carry chains when entering the resort.
Is Mount Hotham good for beginners?
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.
Does it snow in Mt Hotham?
Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Mount Hotham in the middle of November but in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of November.
Is there snow in Hotham in June?
Snow reported by Hotham in the 2020 ski season reached 107cm on Monday 1st June 2020. Note that snow history is not a predictor of future snow depths; it simply shows you how much snow accumulated in Hotham that winter.
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.
What is Mount Hotham known for?
Mount Hotham is recognised as being the ‘sleeping giant’ of Victorian ski resorts with frequent powder snow and very extensive downhill and ski touring country. Club lodges are at the eastern end of the resort and most commercial accommodation and apartments are at the western end.
Can you drive over Mt Hotham?
Driving is the most common way to get to Mt Hotham. From Melbourne and southern areas there are two primary ways to drive there. The main route from Melbourne is via the Hume Highway to Glenrowan/Wangaratta and then onto Bright and Harrietville, with a drive time of approximately 4.5-5 hours.
Can I drive over Mount Hotham?
All vehicles stopping at Hotham must have a valid Resort Entry Permit and people do get fined if they don’t have it, so organising it before you arrive is a great option.
What is the best time to visit Mount Hotham?
The best time to visit Mt Hotham is between the months of July and August which is peak ski season. This is when Mt Hotham has received most of its snowfall, offering more powder than any other Australian ski resort.
Is there snow in September Hotham?
While snow falls and depths are hard to predict, what’s for certain is if there’s good snow coverage at Falls Creek or Mount Hotham in September – and that’s not uncommon – it’s a great time to be out on the slopes.