SES Rescues More than 20 People Stuck in Their Cars Following Heavy Snow

SES rescues more than 20 people stuck in their cars following heavy snow

Recent heavy snowfall in the Victorian High Country stranded several motorists heading to state’s most popular ski field.

Snowy Valleys snowy indeed - Tumut and Adelong Times

Adeline Hartshorne and Alan Smythe with a snowman and a couple of furry friends at the old Sugar Pine Walk site. THE Snowy Valleys lived up to its name over the weekend as good falls of snow came down in the southern part of the shire, especially around Laurel Hill, Pilot Hill, Batlow and Tumbarumba. Locals didn’t hesitate to get out and make the most of it, and for some, it was the first time they had seen snow. The Bureau of Meteorology is fo…

Emergency services mount rescue operation after cars became stuck in heavy snow at Mount Hotham

Hikers and drivers rescued in heavy snowfall at Mt Hotham - Alpine Observer

POLICE, SES, CFA and Parks Victoria rescued two hikers, and 13 people in six vehicles stranded in heavy snow, in separate incidents at Mount Hotham over the King's Birthday long weekend.The two hikers raised the alarm on Monday morning when they became stranded at Wonnangatta walking track after camping overnight.Police, with the assistance of Parks Victoria, were able to walk the pair out successfully about 4.30pm.Meanwhile, 13 people were resc…