Thredbo Ski Resort has been forced to close lifts due to safety reasons, as wild weather lashes the alpine region. 9News
Thredbo ski resort in NSW has been forced to close lifts due to safety reasons, as the wild weather lashes the alpine region.The wild winter weather has forced the closure of Thredbo's ski and chair lifts."We are in for a very wet afternoon, particularly in our northern region, around 50-60mm expected up in the Hills," 9News presenter Jesse Burns said.
"A wet weather warning has also been issued, with a month's worth of rain expected this week alone, particularly in our northern region with around 50mm to 60mm expected around The Hills.Senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology Dean Narramore explained the next cold front is "tapping into tropical moisture", which will cause moderate to heavy rainfall across parts of Victoria and NSW.
Significant wave heights exceeding seven metres have occurred in exposed locations, and erosion has been observed along the coast.
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