This forecast shows expected snowfall depth accumulation, calculated only where snow is likely to settle based on atmospheric conditions. Site-based estimates use historic relationships between 850 hPa temperature and elevation to give a clearer picture of where and how much snow may fall. Snowfall values are derived from cumulative precipitation in the latest GFS run.

• 📍 Forecasts shown for major alpine sites: Perisher, Thredbo, Hotham, Falls Creek, Buller, Ben Lomond, and Mount Mawson.
• 🔄 Updated twice daily using the latest GFS model data.
• 📊 Blue line: cumulative rainfall • Magenta line: cumulative snowfall over the next 10 days.
• 🔒 More snow-prone locations available to members, including the Blue Mountains, Mt Wellington, and the Northern Tablelands.
• ✨ Want your local site added? Subscribers can request location priority.

This forecast shows where snow is **likely to settle** if it falls and the conditions present or required for snow to fall. It’s derived from years of observing snow settling level in relation to the 850 hPa temperature and geopotential height, then mapped using GFS model data.

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What These Maps Show:

• ✅ Forecast snow settling level by location
• ✅ A measure of whether it is cold enough for snow and if so, to what level
• ✅ The probability of snow settling at different levels - maps vary by region. Again, indicative of the liklihood of it being cold enough, this doesn't consider whether it'll rain/snow

Use this to plan ski trips, travel, hikes, and snow chasing opportunities — especially in borderline events where elevation matters.