More snow overnight bringing totals at Baw Baw to 22cm of natural and 38cm man made. 5/7 lifts operating today with Maltese opening overnight. Frosti and Frantic parks are open for toboggans. Fitting chains again today at time of report and snow expected throughout the day
St Gwinear has 5cm at the car park and the toboggan runs are open. Good to very good skiing across the top.
Baw Baw has picked up another cm of snow overnight bringing totals to 19cm natural and 35cm man made. 4 lifts turning and snow forecast throughout the day down to 900m. Fitting chains at time of report.
St Gwinear has picked up another 5cm at the car park so both toboggan runs are open and its pretty as a picture
Overnight snow has dumped across the plateau bringing 13cm of fresh white snow to Baw Baw making it perhaps the best conditions of the season so far.......
Currently Baw Baw has 19cm of natural snow and 35cm of man made, 4 lifts turning , both toboggan runs are open and The Battle at Baw Baw is open and on tonight from 4pm
Nothing official from St Gwinear until after 9am but hopefully similar numbers overnight. Parks staff will be in attendance and I will update Facebook and Instagram ASAP after I get a report.
Expect to fit chains to all vehicles today
Hopefully......Looks like we will pick up some good snowfall over the weekend so brush up on the chain fitting skills. Overnight we got a little teaser with a dusting of snow keeping it fresh but not adding much to the totals
Baw Baw has 6cm of natural (+1cm change) and 22cm man made. 4 lifts turning and fair snowplay and tobogganing.
St Gwinear may have a dusting at the car park but tomorrows forecast looks promising. Parks staff have announce they will attend and facilities will be open including the St G Food Van
Lots of talk and hype around the incoming snow and I am crossing my fingers it lives up to the hype. Modelling still holding up for around 20cm over the weekend for Baw Baw and hopefully St Gwinear but time will tell
As it stands -
Baw Baw has 5cm natural. 22cm man made. 4 lifts turning for good skiing and boarding. Frosti hollow is open but starts from halfway down.
St Gwinear has no snow at the car park. insufficient cover for skiing. Parks not attending until the snow arrives again.
The crew at Baw Baw have had success overnight with snow making conducted. Net gain in key areas so 4 lifts will be turning. Hut, Tank, Summit and Carpet. 28cm man made and 5 cm natural.
Don't forget the battle of Baw Baw this weekend and lots of snow forecast so it should be huge.
St Gwinear has no snow at the car park. Walking will reward the dedicated with some snow play possible up the hill. No Toboggan runs and Parks staff not in attendane
Baw Baw is the pick of the mountains today with 5cm of natural snow, 26cm of man made and 4 lifts turning. Skiing and boarding is rated mostly fair with Carpet Excellent for beginners. Frost hollow is open for toboggans. Small black ice warning this morning should clear up soon but take car on the road.
St Gwinear has remnants at the car park but toboggan runs are closed. Cross country skiing is poor and requires rock hoppers for the truly dedicated but snow shoes would be recommended. Snow forecast for later in the week should keep us going again in a very tough season
Baw Baw has 4 lifts turning today with 28cm of man made snow in key areas. 7cm of natural.
St Gwinear has remnants at the car park but toboggan runs are closed. Fair snow play further up but Parks staff will not be in attendance.
Felt a little like summer yesterday with 21 degrees recorded here taking its toll on snow conditions. Currently Baw Baw has 9cm natural and 30cm man made. 4 lifts to operate (Hut, Tank, Summit and Carpet). Frosti Hollow is open for toboggnas with contingency plans in place for overcrowding on the toboggan run but please only toboggan in designated areas.
St Gwinear has some snow at the car park suitable for snow play. Skiing is fair across the plateau. Donut van (Anthony is keeping the hot drinks and food up to a very pleased crowd. Last word yesterday was one toboggan run open (muddy at the bottom) but will update on Facebook when rangers have called in
The annual Baw Baw sled dog race is on today and tomorrow with competitors from near and far on the mountain and ready to win. It is a great spectacle with the dogs all very vocal from excitement as they run through the snow. Be sure to check out the action and cheer on local favourite Jake and the team from Howling Huskies
As it stands Baw Baw has 13cm of natural snow. 43cm man made. 4 lifts turning (Hutt, Tank, Summit and Magic Carpet) Frosti Hollow for toboggans but rated only FAIR.
St Gwinear has some snow at the car park (sorry I don't have a total) Only 1 toboggan run open. Main trail open for cross country skis and snow shoes.
Take care today as there is a strong wind warning active
