The sight of snow blanketing kunanyi/Mt Wellington and other peaks across Tasmania on Sunday morning drew plenty of locals and tourists out of bed early.
Traffic on the mountain was restricted to Bracken Lane around 6pm on Saturday night and remained shut until midday Sunday, when it reopened to The Springs
Those wanting to see snow were left with no choice but to park and walk up the mountain, with the City of Hobart warning of “heavy congestion” at its base around 10am.
Earlier this month, the council cautioned that allowing all vehicles up in icy and snowy conditions could prove deadly.
Snow and ice affected many roads across the state, prompting Tasmania Police to warn drivers to exercise caution, particularly on the Highland Lakes Road and Lyell Highway.
Despite the road closures and chilly conditions, the snowfall was good news for snow enthusiasts, skiers and tobogganers.
Forecast across Tasmania for the rest of Sunday
Isolated showers, with little in the north, falling as snow to around 500 metres. Possible small hail about the south, Bass Strait Islands and west. South to southwesterly winds.
Monday 29 July
Fine apart from showers about King Island. Widespread morning frost. Light winds.
Tuesday 30 July
Fine apart from possible light showers about the west. Morning frost inland. Light winds.
Wednesday 31 July
Mostly fine. Morning frost and valley fog inland. Light Winds.
