Avalanche warning remains after bumper snowfall in Victorian alps

VICTORIA’S record-breaking snowfall continues, with more than 40cm falling overnight at some resorts. It comes as an avalanche alert remains in place in the state’s alps.

VICTORIA’S record-breaking snowfall continues with more than 40cm falling overnight at some resorts while an avalanche alert remains in place.

Massive snowfall has been recorded at resorts including Mt Buller and Falls Creek, with the Mt Hotham resort rejoicing after more than 40cm fell overnight.

The resort announced on Monday it was planning to extend its snow season until October 7, with the resort’s snow base depth hitting a massive 154cm.

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The site of an avalanche at Mt Hotham on August 8 last year.

Mt Buller had another big dump of snow overnight, with another 15cm falling in the past 24 hours.

Falls Creek has also recorded more falls and expects the snow to keep on coming throughout the day.

It comes a day after authorities warned back-country skiers, snowboarders and hikers of considerable avalanche risk on some terrain in back-country alpine areas due to recent heavy snowfall onto an existing firm base of snow, along with cold temperatures and strong winds.

Ski resorts will be undertaking avalanche control work to minimise any hazards within.

Drew Jolowicz enjoying fresh turns at Mt Hotham last month. Picture: Chris Hocking

Motorists have also been told to take care while driving, stay on main roads and observe any road closures.

Last year, a small avalanche occurred on the slopes at Mt Hotham, triggering a warning from authorities. No one was injured.

An avalanche on Mt Bogong tragically killed two experienced snowboarders in 2014 after a slab of snow and ice 30m wide and more than a foot thick ripped from the mountain.

— For more information on staying safe in the snow, go to snowsafe.org.au

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