Aim Kites are heading up to Hotham over the next few weekends to do some snow in and around Mt Hotham. We are inviting any other kiters interested in snow kiting to show you some of the best terrritory around. Snow conditions this year seem to be better than previous seasons. hoping for some good sessions. We can recommend good locations to stay, we have secured a flat for the season in Harrietville 22km from Hotham. Any one intersted in coming up please post here.

Warren - Aim Kites

Snow Conditions

Overnight Snowfall: 3 cm



Average Natural
Snowdepth: 69 cm



Av. Snowdepth in Snowmaking Areas: 80+ cm




Snow Condition: Firm Packed



Date of Last Snowfall: 29/06/07



48 Hour Snowfall: 6 cm



7 Day Snowfall: 38 cm



Snowmaking: Standby






Weather Conditions

Current Temp: -3.2° C



Overnight Min: -3.8° C



Forecast Max: -3° C



Wind: Calm 0-10km/h from the NW



Precipitation: None



Visibility: Medium




Forecast: Forecast: Saturday Scattered snow showers. Freshening northwesterly winds at first, shifting fresh
to strong west to southwesterly.

Outlooks:
Sunday Mostly cloudy with snow showers. Strong, gusty west to
southwesterly wind.
Monday Isolated showers falling as snow on the peaks at first.
Tuesday Scattered showers.

Mt Hotham
Saturday Max -3






Mount Hotham Weather Station (updated hourly)



Road Conditions Last updated: 30/6/2007 at 14:46


Road Condition: snow/ice on the road




Harrietville Approach: Open - fitting chains to 2WD vehicles




Omeo Approach: Open - fitting chains to 2WD vehicles






Resort Report


Snow Cover: Very Good




Skiable Cover: Extensive




Extent of Cover: An excellent snow cover on all open areas with another 3cm of snow falling in the last 24 hours.




Best Skiing &
Snowboarding: Great skiing and boarding in all areas. Extensive grooming in Heavenly Valley, and Blue Ribbon area open down to Davenport




Terrain Park: Not Constructed




Kat Skiing: Closed




Backcountry: Firm to heavy snow. Use caution.




Heli Link: Closed




XC Summary: Most trails groomed today. Some trails have no set track. Great skiing with a dusting of fresh snow on top.




General Comments: Another three cm's of fresh snow keeping the snow cover excellent. Lots of fantastic grooming and more snow expected, what more could we ask for?