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Hotham Issued: 12-08-2011 at 06:19

	Snow Conditions		Resort Report

	Weather Conditions		Lift Status

	Road Conditions		Grooming and Snowmaking

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Orchard to re-open today and a great weekend deal!

Following this week's fantastic snowfalls, we're pleased to announce Gotcha, Keogh's and The Orchard will reopen today, providing more terrain for our intermediate and advanced riders. We couldn't have done it without our dedicated Grooming team!

The skies cleared last night and a partly cloudy day with very light winds is forecast. The maximum temperature today is expected to reach 3 degrees.

Temperatures overnight dropped just below 0 degrees so the corduroy will be firm and fast this morning. The average natural snowdepth is 101cm.

Groomers picks for today are the Big D for beginners, Sun Run for intermediate and Imagine for advanced riders. The Big D and Basin Rail Parks are open.

Chains are still being fitted to 2wds on both approaches to Hotham due to ice patches on the road.

Don't forget your entry into the two Banked Slalom events tomorrow. Registration closes at 1pm today with late entry accepted ONLY at Bib Collection 8.30 - 9am tomorrow at the Hotham Sales Deck Showroom (opposite Chill Bar).

Keep you're eyes peeled today, Alaskan extreme snowmobilers Jimmy Blaze and Cory Davis will be warming up at the base of the Summit in preparation for tomorrow night's big show. You might catch a sneak peak of what's in store!

For more information on this weekend's events visit Guest Services or hotham.com.au

Snow Conditions

24 Hour Snowfall:	0 cm
Average Natural Snowdepth:	101 cm
Snowdepth - Sun Run:	109 cm
Snowdepth - Big D:	96 cm
Snowdepth - Upper Higgi Dr:	87 cm
Av. Snowdepth in Snowmaking Areas:	109 cm (Last measured on: 08/08/11)
Snow Conditions:	Very Good
Date of Last Snowfall:	11/08/2011
48 Hour Snowfall:	35 cm
7 Day Snowfall:	49 cm
Snowmaking:	On Standby

Weather Conditions

Current Temp:	-0.3° C
Overnight Min:	-.5° C
Forecast Max:	3° C
Wind:	Calm 0-10km/h from the WNW
Precipitation:	None
Visibility:	Medium
Forecast:	Partly cloudy, light wind.

Hotham Weather Station (updated hourly)

Road Conditions

Road Condition:	Ice patches. Take Care.
Harrietville Approach:	Open - fitting chains to 2WD vehicles
Omeo Approach:	Open - fitting chains to 2WD vehicles

Resort Report

Snow Condition:	Very Good
Resort Cover:	Moderate
Snow Surface:	Firm Packed
Snow Play:	Open
Best Skiing & Snowboarding:	Heavenly Valley and Big D.
Summit Terrain Park:	Open
Road Runner Skier / Boarder X:	Open
Basin Rail Park:	Open
Big D Rail Park:	Open
Kat Skiing:	Closed
Backcountry:	Fresh but rain affected snow in the backcountry. Potential Avalanche Risk
Heli Link:	Closed
XC Summary:	Grooming in progress on the Christmas Hill and Wire Plain Trails
General Comments:	Want to spend more time on the slopes this season? Then pre purchase your resort entry online at www.alpineeasyaccess.com.au. Jimmy Blaze here on the 13th!

Hotham Weather Station (updated hourly)

Lift Status

Lifts: 7 / 12	Open Standby Closed
The Summit (Quad)	Summit Trainer (Poma)
Big D Express (Quad)	The Village (Quad)
Heavenly Valley (Quad)	Playground - Mid Station
Road Runner (Quad)	The Drift (T-bar)
Gotcha (Quad)	Keoghs (Quad)
The Orchard (Quad)	Blue Ribbon (Triple)
Playground - Lower

Hotham Trail Map

Grooming and Snowmaking Summary

Overnight Grooming Overnight Snowmaking
Summit	Big D
Village/Playground	Heavenly
The Orchard	Blue Ribbon

Hotham Trail Report (Complete Trail Status, Grooming & Snowmaking details)

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