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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Sun 08 Jul, 2018 9:16 am

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A good snowfall overnight,
Great Lake area is covered also

From Tas Police
Sunday, 8 July 2018 - 8:56 am. Updated Sunday, 8 July 2018 - 3:10 pm

ROAD CLOSURES:

Highland Lakes Road at Blackburn Creek to the intersection to Liffey/Golden Valley (Riversdale Road)

Tunbridge Teir Road at Interlaken

Poatina Road from Poatina Village to Highland Lakes Road

Lakes Secondary Road from Miena to Golden Valley

Liena Road, Mole Creek

Raymond Road between Preston and Gunns Plains



ROAD RESTRICTIONS:

Dove Lake Road (from the rangers station to Dove Lake) – 4WD only

Belvoir Road from the Murchison Highway to Cradle Mountain Road (Learys Corner) – 4WD only

Lyell Highway, Mt Arrowsmith – Open but has ‘slushy’ ice on road, proceed with caution.

Story from the Examiner

https://www.examiner.com.au/story/55134 ... 95#slide=1


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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Thu 12 Jul, 2018 8:24 am

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Sunny and crisp.
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby MountainMadness » Wed 25 Jul, 2018 9:38 am

If we use our imagination you can differentiate a little snow with the rain.........

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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Son of a Beach » Thu 26 Jul, 2018 12:50 pm

My kids enjoyed snowball fights up there on Sunday. They even climbed up Marions Lookout. No views to be had anywhere, though. I was hoping to pose for a photo in front of the webcam, but we were about 10 minutes too late getting back to the car park.
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Fri 17 Aug, 2018 4:02 pm

From the Examiner
https://www.examiner.com.au/story/55900 ... s-weekend/

Snowed overnight at Cradle, more to come. :D
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Sun 19 Aug, 2018 11:42 am

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View this morning
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Mon 20 Aug, 2018 10:48 am

The carpark is covered in white this morning
From Tasmania Police

Belvoir Rd, Cradle Mountain- Extreme Caution throughout 4×4 only

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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Mon 27 Aug, 2018 9:44 am

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Over night Snow

Snow cover from Ben Lomond through the Central Plateau to the WestCoast Peaks

From ABC

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-27/s ... a/10167904
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Sat 15 Sep, 2018 7:21 pm

Snow is currently falling and settling on the ground from Cradle Valley through to the Central Plateau 8)
The Overland Track is expecting snow falls over the next week.

From Tasmanian Police

ROAD CLOSURES

Lyell Highway, Mount Arrowsmith is open to 4WD vehicles only due to snow on the road.

Dove Lake Road from Rangers Station to Dove Lake, Highland lakes Road from Steppes Road to Golden Valley Road, Poatina Village to Highland lakes Road and Marlborough Road between Highland Lakes Road to Lyell Highway are closed to all traffic except 4WD vehicles.
More to follow
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Sun 16 Sep, 2018 9:12 am

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Southerly blast

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https://www.examiner.com.au/story/56554 ... 96#slide=1
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Sat 03 Nov, 2018 10:12 am

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Snow settled on the mountain overnight, 32° where I am today :D
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Wed 13 Feb, 2019 7:08 am

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Overnight Snow has settled on Cradle Mountain and surrounding peaks, will try to get a clearer photo. Regards OLM

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-13/ ... n/10806150
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Mon 25 Mar, 2019 5:32 pm

A cold blast hitting Tasmania at the moment.
Snow has been falling at Cradle Valley and Great Lake area for the past 5 hours.
Hopefully white tomorrow.

Edit.
Snow didn’t settle around Cradle Valley, unable to see Cradle on the web cam due to cloud.
Edit.
Snow settled on Cradle Mountain above the Face Track.
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby crollsurf » Tue 26 Mar, 2019 7:37 pm

Next Saturday is forecast for up to 8mm, snow above 900m. Sunday windy up to 25mm, snow above 1000m and then possibly clearing.

I think I could be in luck a have a great walk surrounded by snowy peaks but are there any old hands out there prepared to make a prediction on track conditions?

I don't know the area so don't know if the snow will even settle on the track but I could potentially be post holing 20+cm of snow. Definitely sounds like semi-blizzard conditions on the Sunday.

Appreciate any feedback.

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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby north-north-west » Wed 27 Mar, 2019 12:55 pm

crollsurf wrote:Next Saturday is forecast for up to 8mm, snow above 900m. Sunday windy up to 25mm, snow above 1000m and then possibly clearing.
... are there any old hands out there prepared to make a prediction on track conditions?


Not very pleasant.
If it clears, the snow will disappear quickly. If it doesn't clear, you're in for an interesting walk. You doing the Overland or just mucking about around Cradle?
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby crollsurf » Wed 27 Mar, 2019 3:56 pm

Hi NNW, I'm on the OLT Saturday around Lunchtime and getting picked up at Lake St Clair on the Friday, mid-afternoon.
My pack with food but no water or cannister is already 11kg so I''d like to avoid taking an extra trekking pole. Also I really hate rain pants and use gaiters and a rain skirt instead. So I'd rather not take them either. At this stage only Sunday looks like a shocker, the other days are looking nice or OK.
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Wed 27 Mar, 2019 5:24 pm

Mt Ossa was white this morning
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby north-north-west » Thu 28 Mar, 2019 6:17 am

crollsurf wrote:Hi NNW, I'm on the OLT Saturday around Lunchtime and getting picked up at Lake St Clair on the Friday, mid-afternoon.
My pack with food but no water or cannister is already 11kg so I''d like to avoid taking an extra trekking pole. Also I really hate rain pants and use gaiters and a rain skirt instead. So I'd rather not take them either. At this stage only Sunday looks like a shocker, the other days are looking nice or OK.

Well, you should get to Waterfall OK on Saturday unless it goes full blizzard, but might want to reconsider if you're planning on climbing either Cradle or Barn. Waterfall to Windermere is short so if that's all you're doing Sunday it won't be too bad.
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Tue 09 Apr, 2019 8:20 am

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Snow settled over night in the Cradle Valley area through to Great Lake.
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Fri 26 Apr, 2019 11:54 am

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Yes it is cold

Snow settled overnight on the higher peaks, Cradle Mountain, Central Plateau & Great Lake areas.
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Sun 26 May, 2019 6:14 pm

Currently snowing at Cradle Valley and Great Lake with snow settling around 700 metre level.
4 days of snow predicted which will make it hard going for anyone doing the Overland Track.
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Mon 27 May, 2019 7:46 am

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Yes very chilly
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Wed 29 May, 2019 8:08 am

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Nice & white this morning
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Petew » Wed 29 May, 2019 9:14 am

Looks a bit cold......
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Wed 19 Jun, 2019 8:28 pm

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Meant to post early today but got busy. Overnight snow settled on the higher peaks.
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Fri 12 Jul, 2019 1:46 pm

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A southerly blast overnight has dumped snow on Cradle Valley, the Central Plateau and Western Tiers.
With more to come.
Keep warm and Drive / walk safe.
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Overlandman » Sat 13 Jul, 2019 4:27 pm

Mt Roland was covered this morning :D
The web cam at Dove Lake is iced over.

Further falls overnight had lead to road closures today
From Tas Police Community Alerts

Friday, 12 July 2019 - 7:20 am. Updated Saturday, 13 July 2019 - 3:33 pm

Lyell Highway, Derwent Bridge to Lake Burbury – open to 4WD only, use extreme caution.

Belvoir Road between Leary’s Corner and Murchison Highway closed to ALL traffic.

Cradle Mountain Road/Dove Lake Road – road open but use extreme caution.

Highland Lakes Road – Open to 4WD only, use extreme caution. Patchy ice from Hunterson to Bakers Tier and snow from Bakers Tier to Miena. Treatment in progress.

Gordon River Road – ice and snow around the Tim Shea area, use caution.

Poatina Road – Open to 4WD only, use extreme caution.

Elephant Pass – small patches of ice, use extreme caution.

Meander Valley Road, Exton – black ice has been reported, use extreme caution.

Lake Dobson Road to Mount Field – closed.

Marlborough Road – snow on all links, 4WD only, use extreme cautIon
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby iTool » Sat 13 Jul, 2019 9:00 pm

Overlandman wrote:From Tas Police Community Alerts

Friday, 12 July 2019 - 7:20 am. Updated Saturday, 13 July 2019 - 3:33 pm

Lyell Highway, Derwent Bridge to Lake Burbury – open to 4WD only, use extreme caution.

Highland Lakes Road – Open to 4WD only, use extreme caution. Patchy ice from Hunterson to Bakers Tier and snow from Bakers Tier to Miena. Treatment in progress.

Poatina Road – Open to 4WD only, use extreme caution.

Marlborough Road – snow on all links, 4WD only, use extreme cautIon


A question for the Taswegians - when they say "4WD only", do they typically let AWD vehicles proceed as well or do they mean high clearance 4x4s only? Will be travelling around the apple isle next month in a RAV4.
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby north-north-west » Sun 14 Jul, 2019 12:00 pm

The problem is mainly grip, rather than clearance. Wouldn't hurt to have chains as well, just in case, although extended closures for snow are rare.

I doubt all the closure points are manned. Mostly they'd just put up signs and leave people to decide whether to go or not. But driving on a closed road does create interesting issues if there's an accident.
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Re: Cradle Mountain Snow Reports

Postby Tortoise » Sun 14 Jul, 2019 12:42 pm

iTool wrote:A question for the Taswegians - when they say "4WD only", do they typically let AWD vehicles proceed as well or do they mean high clearance 4x4s only? Will be travelling around the apple isle next month in a RAV4.

Yes, they typically do.
I just checked with Tas Police to make sure AWDs are still legit for such road alerts. They definitely are.
The only instance I can think of that might be different is post-flood damage on unsealed roads that would require the clearance nnw mentioned. Then it probably wouldn't be a matter of what's allowed, but what's sensible in the particular circumstances.
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