[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bass and Village to run following deicing first up with Summit getting deiced to commence operations once ready. There is a fair amount of deicing and track work to be undertaken. Conditions on the back of the mountain will be assessed this morning with a further report on expected operations Read more…
It’s currently -0.1 degrees. Alpine Enterprises have notified that they will operate Bass, village on wind hold. The cover again softened yesterday with a dusting over night and hardened too. Winds are North-westerly at 20-25 knots (40-50 kmph) Visibility is short at the moment with some mist/cloud on the mountain. Read more…
Its currently 0.0 degrees. Alpine Enterprises have notified that they will operate village from 9am and should further demand require Bass also. The cover softened yesterday with some consolidation of the snow but has hardened overnight. Vicability is okay with some mist passing through at the moment. The forecast is for Read more…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The forecast for Ben Lomond is looking sensational over the next 7 days for snowfalls. In short BOM are forecasting the following: Day Freeze Level Forecast Wednesday – 1300 Snow Shower or two Thursday – Read more…
Bass operating from 9am with deicing on village and operations hoping to commence late morning. Deicing on the remainder of the lifts will be carried out following this and conditions reassessed on the remaining slopes. South Westerly winds have moderated to 15 to 20 knots and are expected to moderate Read more…
Good evening snow followers. Its all systems go on the mountain, Subject to the continuing moderation of strong winds Alpine enterprises have advised that they are planning to operate two lifts tomorrow, Bass first up and Village late morning. The current cover has filled in on the front and back Read more…
Overnight with Gale force winds have strengthened to in excess of 30 knots (60 to 90kmph) requiring Alpine Enterprises to place the lifts on hold. As soon as conditions moderate they will be reassessed, this could be during the day today. Lift crews are ready to operate should conditions allow. Read more…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The cold front has bought good snowfalls overnight with estimtates of between 10 to 20 cms on the slopes and in the village. 1-3CM ON ROAD. VERY ICY ON LADDER. PWS UPDATE.SNOW HAS FALLEN DOWN TO JUST BELOW THE CAMP GROUNDS, SNOW WILL DISSIPATE QUICKLY UP TO THE LADDER. SNOW Read more…
Update as of 1100hrs.. SNOW CLEARING FROM ROAD. 4WD CARRY CHAIRS AND FIT TO CONDITIONS. 2WD FIT BEFORE LADDER. MAY ICE OVER AND SNOW PREDICTED TODAY AND TOMORROW. PWS ARE CHECKING FOR FULL COMPLIANCE. Stay posted for further updates.
Overnight the first small front has resulted in about 3cm of snow down to the parks entry booth. Parks and wildlife have advised that chains will be required to be fitted to all vehicles from the parks registration/transport pickup zone. This will be reviewed mid morning. Currently its just below Read more…