Blizzard conditions overnight have resulted in an over 10cm additional cover across the slopes with big drifts. Extreme winds are slowly easing and its -2.5 with light cloud. With wind strengths considered Bass and Village lifts will be operating first up with remaining lifts on standby pending winds moderating. An additional update will be provided around 9am.

ROAD CONDITIONS – FITTING CHAINS TO 2WD vehicles, ALL vehicles proceeding past the park registration area must carry chains and fit them where directed. There is likely to be large drifts across the road, ladder, plateau and car park. Drive to the conditions and keep a sensible distance between cars. Please follow the directions of the Parks Rangers. If you are driving a car you not only need to have chains, you need to know how to fit them and how to drive your car whist they are on. For more information on chains visit the snowsafe website.

Gear Hire and Cafe (Ben Lomond Snow Sports) are open 7 days from 9am to 4:30pm have all your hire needs covered right at the doorstep to the snow. This means no lugging your gear up from the car park, no mess, no stress and most importantly no worries. They have everything from clothing through to toboggans, skis, snowboards, boots, poles, snow shoes and lessons with qualified instructors! Pop in for a bite to eat for some great hot food and drink options from their café just off the snow or try one of their to die for hot chocolates and get it out of the cold. For more information about Ben Lomond Snow Sports hire options visit the hire page on our website.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: NTAC Quiz Night $5 this Saturday 12 August from 1930 hrs, be there with your gold coins. Ben Lomond JUNIOR RACES 19 August Save the Date