Snow reporting

By Mike Mullet Manara

We have come up with our own system of snow reporting in New Zealand. You need to look at 2 things. The first is the snow the resort has forecasted. For example "we have received 25 cm of fresh snow!". This can cause some initial excitement, however You then need to look at whether or not the resort is requiring chains. If they require chains at the base that is a good sign as it means the freezing level is below the base of the resort and it is most likely snowing. If not it probably means that it is raining at the base and there "was" snow at the top so bring your rain gear......it is 8:3o am and Treble cone has reported 20 cms of snow and THEY ARE requiring chains.....I will report back later to see if this theory is true or not....

PS. New Zealand has done wonders for my hair as you can see by the photo......Mark has not been so lucky.......