September Sessions – Monday’s Storm Turns on Some Spring Pow

September 22nd, 2021
Timmy Windshuttle, ripping into the September powder in Thredbo yesterday morning. Photo: Boen Ferguson

Mountainwatch | Reggae Elliss

It has been a fun few days for locals and those fortunate enough to be able to visit the alpine resorts after good snowfalls dropped 20-25cms across the mountains from early Monday through to yesterday morning.

The Grasshopper first mentioned the snow in last Friday’s forecast, writing that a decent amount of precipitation was on the way with a good chance of snow on Monday/Tuesday with colder temps on the way.

 

The Storm settling in at Hotham on Monday afternoon. Photo: Hotham

The front hit the mountains early Monday morning with just 2-5cms by 6am. But the snowfalls intensified as the temperature dropped, the snow level lowering to 1400 metres by lunchtime.

The snow started settling here in Thredbo Village around midday and that was the time to head up. It was one of those great storm afternoons with 15cms of snow, few people braving the storm and fresh tracks every run, the continuing snowfall and wind providing constant refills.

 

Nico Drew, riding the storm in Perisher on Monday afternoon. Photo: Perisher

 

Chris Hocking, Hotham, Monday, afternoon as the snow kept filling in. Photo: Dylan Robinson

The snow continued overnight and by yesterday morning Victorian resorts had received another 15cms while in NSW Perisher reported another 20cms overnight while Thredbo received 15cms The temperature at dawn across all resorts was down to minus five degrees, leaving high quality mid-winter powder across the slopes, turning on an epic powder morning.

 

Chelsea Rae hooking in at Falls Creek after the storm cleared yesterday morning. Photo: Riley Mathews

 

Richie Carroll, Thredbo Tuesday morning.Late September looking like mid-winter. Photo: Boen Ferguson

The snow showers cleared by the time lifts opened  and it was one of those days, a few people rating it as one of the best days of the season. I reckon Monday afternoon was better but yesterday definitely up there in the top 10 for the season, not bad for September 21. The rest of the week is looking good for some spring turns  and we even might get some snow on the weekend.

It is school holidays and if you’re from a regional area not in lockdown, it’s a good time to visit your favourite resort.

 

Wintry scenes at the top of Thredbo on Monday arvo. Photo: Elliss

 

Mia Clift, running a snowy line in Mt Buller yesterday. Photo: Tony Harrington

 

Wind drifts and snow-laden tables at Mid Perisher Centre. Photo: @midperishercentre

 

Dylan Robinson, Hotham, Tuesday Sept 21. Photo: Chris Hocking

 

School holiday visitors in Falls Creek, no doubt happy with the timing of the storm Photo: Falls Creek

 

The view from Mid Perisher Centre looking towards Mount P. Untracked goodness. Photo: @midperishercentre

 

Friends on a spring powder day, Thredbo, September 21. Photo: Boen Ferguson

Stay up to date on conditions in the resorts until closing day with Falls, Hotham, Buller and Baw open until Oct 3, Perisher until October 4 while Thredbo will close this Sunday September 26

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