Australian Ski Resorts Preparing for Snow 'Dump of the Season'

The land down unda' is known for kangaroos, crocs, and beaches, but a detour to Australia's southern reaches presents mountains, snow, and ski resorts.Mt. Hotham, one of the country's largest resorts, is celebrating this weekend as natural snowfall has finally arrived. The resort has recorded 31 cm (12 inches) of new snow in the last seven days and 50cm (19.7 inches) in the forecast.Fresh snow piles up at Mt. Hotham, Australia on July 17th, 2024.FACEBOOK/Mt. HothamMt