Tue 4 August, 06:47AM
4 cm and still snowing!
We've had 4 cm of cold dry snow overnight and it is still snowing lightly this morning. The current temp is minus 3.6, the wind is a moderate northerly, and we are heading for a top of minus 2 degrees. The snowguns have had another good run and are still pumping it out right now.
The base is rock solid and there are a few centimeters of dry snow sitting on top. The groomers will be the best option, but you may find a few drifted areas offering some shallow fresh turns. Hunt around and you'll find the fun, but beware of steeper off-piste zones that will still be very slick underneath.
The forecast is calling for snow showers to continue today and tomorrow, and there are signs of very significant promise in the near future. Stay tuned!
Rug up for the windchill and have a good one out there.
Cheers Bill
Tue 4 August, 06:47AM
Backcountry Conditions
4 August 2026
There is a significant sliding hazard in the backcountry again today. The 4 cm of fresh snow overnight may not have been enough to arrest a slide in the steeper areas, and wind exposed slopes will likely have no fresh snow on top. Take care out there!
Groomed again this am Village to Skiers xing, Groomed yesterday (Monday ) Whiskey Flat partway to Wire Plain. Combed, Rowards to 4 Ways, Wonderland.
Issued: Tue 4 August, 06:40AM
You will be skiing on maybe a couple of cms of fresh this morning Be aware that the cover is still thin in spots, ski with care especially on downhill sections. Watch out for the Australian Defence Force teams training down around the Biathlon range and say HI !.
TOBOGGANING AT MT HOTHAM. is now open for lots of fun. Book your tickets online at mthotham.com.au/toboggan
The only place on Mt Hotham for tobogganing is at the HOTHAM HUB toboggan slope ( Wire Plain ) Bus stop 11.
The Hotham Hub has toilets, toboggan hire, hot food and drinks to make your experience all that more enjoyable.
The Peashooter toboggan slope at DP is also open.
Best XC Skiing
Village to Skiers xing. Wonderland and Rowards. Pack the picnic goodies and enjoy this mornings light fresh cover.
Dinner Plain Trail
Cover thin, , Take care especially on downhill sections.
Cheers Bev.