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Friday, 6 November 2009 at 08:15, By Thredbo Sports


Weather Top +9°C. What a day to end the working week and welcome the Snowy riders. Perfect conditions

to explore, with sunshine galore and little to no wind. Plenty of water and sunscreen is required today.

Today's expected top temperature between 9am and 3pm is +13°C.


Weather Village +10°C. A beautiful morning in the village. Not a cloud to be seen and no wind. Today's

expected top temperature between 9am and 3pm is +16°C.


Main Range Conditions The track to Mt Kosciuszko is clear of snow to the first long climb with a small drift a

little further along. From the Kosi Lookout to halfway rocks the track still has a few large snow drifts. They are

slowly receding with the track from Cootapatamba to Rawsons Pass clear. There are small skinks around and

many frogs can be heard in the bog areas. The toilets are now open at Rawsons Pass. The Marsh Marigolds

are now in full bloom and look amazing and the buttercups are appearing. Mt Kosciuszko, from Rawsons

Pass can now be accessed along the walking track with snow covering the first part of it. The snow is fairly

well compacted now. Make sure you check the weather forecast before heading out. Enjoy.

Chairlift and Facilities Kosciuszko Express is open 9.00am to 4.00pm. Snowgums Chairlift will operate from

November 9 till December 4th inclusive. Australia's highest golf course, the Thredbo Golf Course, is open

daily from first to last light. Thredbo Bobsled, open daily from 12pm to 5.00pm weekdays and 10am-5pm

weekends. (Weather Permitting) Tennis Courts are available for hire.


Bureau Forecast Saturday, Sunday and Monday: fine


What's On The Thredbo Leisure Centre is open from 7am-7pm. Waterslide open 12-6pm. Saturday - Guided

walk to Mt Kosciuszko, meet at Thredbo Sports at 9.50am return at 3.30pm. To book call 6459 4119.


Coming Up 7 November - Snowy Ride - Motorbike riders head for the hills to raise money for Childhood

Cancer Research. snowyride.com.au 21 November - Opening of the mountain to mountain bikes. Chairlift up

and mountain bike down in Thredbo. Music Festivals - Blue 15-17 Jan, CMC Rocks the Snowys 5-6 March,

Jazz 30 April - 2 May.


Tip of the Day A warm mountain welcome to those on the Snowy Ride, who have come to the alps from far

and wide. They are here to have fun and raise cash for a good cause, for them we give a huge applause.








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