First Snow for 2011

On Sunday morning I awoke to see Thredbo's first snowfall for 2011. Although only a dusting and even though it melted quickly, it was a start.

This morning I awoke to see an even heavier cover of fresh snow. Marion and I rushed to make first chair and although we arrived before 9am (scheduled start time) there was already a queue for the lift. We managed 4th chair.

As expected the snow was deeper up higher and it certainly was cold up top with a wind chill around -5C. The snowline continued to melt as the sun rose but I expect some to remain for the following forecast snowfalls to fall upon.

Central Spur Sunday morning

Central Spur Monday morning

Eagles Nest

Looking into the Basin today

Magpie chortling about the freeze

From the bridge behind Eagles Nest looking towards Thredbo Valley

Highest point at Eagles Nest

First snowman for 2011

Signature Hill from the bridge

The Thredbo Jazz Festival is on this weekend. Everything should be open over Easter and the school holidays.

I believe Kosi chair will be closed for maintenance from May 2nd till May 27th. Snowgums chair will take over during that period - requiring that extra climb to ski outback.

I still have a studio apartment in Squatters Run for sale or for winter-long tenancy. Click here for more details.