Glee at big snow dump as Victorian alpine resorts report best start to ski season in years
Victoria's alpine resorts are reporting their best start to the ski season in years.
Overnight, Falls Creek received 37 centimetres of fresh snow, while Mount Hotham welcomed a 28cm dump.
"It's still coming down heavily today," Falls Creek's field marketing manager Betony Pitcher said on Wednesday.
"The top-up has the resort looking amazing for the school holidays.
Ms Pitcher said it was great news for the Falls Creek community.
"It's fantastic to see the support for all the local businesses flow through as we head into the busy school holiday period," she said.
The latest snowfall means more terrain open ahead of the winter holiday season, including Ruined Castle, Scott chairlifts and family favourite Drovers Dream.
At Mount Buller, more than 20cm fell in the past 24 hours.
"We had a magical delivery that started yesterday afternoon," Mr Buller spokesperson Rhylla Morgan said.
"I've been listening to the pitter-patter through my window through the night.
"If you're thinking about coming up this weekend, this snow will have blown through and we'll have sunshine again," Ms Morgan said.
"It's a really nice pattern of weather."
While the weather conditions are ideal on the slopes, police are urging drivers to slow down and be prepared.
In Victoria, all vehicles travelling to alpine regions during the snow season must carry wheel chains and fit them when instructed or face heavy fines.
Victoria Police Detective Inspector Anthony Town said if drivers weren't comfortable in icy conditions, they should take a break.
"Victoria Police implore the community to drive to conditions, slow down," he said.
"It's also important not to feel pressured," Detective Inspector Town said.
"If the road sign says 100kph it doesn't mean you have to travel at 100kph.
"You can slow down and take your time.
"It might take a little bit longer to get to where you're going, but at least you'll get there safely."
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