On Saturday, October 4, a grassfire in Dalgety swiftly spread across approximately 150 hectares of land after a controlled permit burn escaped its boundaries. The incident, reported by the landowner via a triple zero call at around 2:02pm, prompted an immediate response from multiple local brigades. PHOTO: Cured grasses across the region are presenting a […]
Category: Weather
2025 Winter Season: Above Average Snowfall Saw Best Conditions in Years
On Monday, October 6, the ski resorts of New South Wales closed their winter operations for the 2025 season amidst a public holiday. Skiers and snowboarders made the most of the last lifted runs at iconic locations like Perisher and Thredbo, as the season drew to a memorable close. This winter saw early snowfalls and […]
NSW Communities Urged to Prepare for Upcoming Fire Season
As the bush fire season looms, firefighters in New South Wales are calling on households to prepare their homes and properties. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has launched a new safety campaign, “One Ember Can End It,” to raise public awareness about the dangers of embers in bush fires. Minister for Emergency Services Jihad […]
‘Storm of the Season’ Expected to Deliver Substantial Snow Comes with Severe Weather Warning
A low-pressure system is currently making its way into the Snowy Mountains region, prompting the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) to issue a severe weather warning. Despite many snow enthusiast thrilled about the forecast snowfall ahead, residents and visitors to the area are urged to brace for challenging conditions. PHOTO: Heavy snowfall is expected to […]
Busy Snow Season for Alpine Rescues as Agencies Combine for Response Exercise
As one of the busiest snow seasons in recent times passes the halfway point, emergency services with alpine search and rescue capability have combined for a simulated exercise. PHOTO: In one of the most active snow seasons in several years, emergency services are averaging two rescues per week CREDIT: NSW SES With more snow and […]
Kosciuszko National Park: Seven Hikers Rescued
Monaro Police are reminding hikers to check for adverse weather alerts after a multi-agency Alpine rescue operation overnight. About 1.15pm yesterday (Saturday, July 26, 2025), a search operation commenced after a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated in the vicinity of the Dead Horse Gap Track, Kosciuszko National Park, south-west of Thredbo. PHOTO: Police were […]
32cm Of Fresh Snow Hits Thredbo With No Signs Of Stopping
Parts of our region have been blanketed, with Thredbo transformed into a true winter wonderland, following 20cm of fresh snow overnight, bringing the current storm total to 32cm – and it’s still falling. According to the resort, “a thick white blanket now covers the village,” setting the perfect scene for unforgettable July conditions. PHOTO: Currently […]
Damaging Winds Alert Issued for Snowy Mountains: Snow Forecast to Fall
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds across higher elevations of the Snowy Mountains. The winds, expected to impact the region ahead of a cold front from today, July 8, are forecast to increase in severity through the afternoon and evening. PHOTO: Damaging winds are expected to […]
Severe Weather Warnings Issued: Heavy Rainfall and Destructive Winds Forecast
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued severe weather warnings for the Snowy Mountains region as a complex low-pressure system moves in bringing locally destructive winds, and heavy rainfall. Forecasts indicate that the wet weather will pick up throughout today, before intensifying overnight into Wednesday, July 2, with the Snowy River catchment on flood […]
Snowy Mountains Resorts Enjoy Further Early-Season Snowfalls
The Snowy Mountains’ major resorts have reported snowfalls of between 10-35cm overnight, with more falling today, June 25, delighting skiers and snowboarders with early-season powder at Thredbo and Perisher Ski Resorts. Strong winds currently see lifts closed at Selwyn and Charlotte Pass Resorts, while some chairs are in operation at Thredbo and Perisher today. Conditions […]