	Lady Penelope 22/9/21 - 10:20am Lots of comments about the earthquake in the Victorian restrictions thread, including building damage in Melbourne
	MattyHoll 22/9/21 - 10:12am Looks very firm up there this morning? Hopefully the warm weather softens it up again so I can go back to spring skiing ha.
	Ozgirl 22/9/21 - 10:05am Spence: It happened at 09:20! It must have been a good night ;) It was actually! Trivia at the Banj
	Spence 22/9/21 - 10:03am Ozgirl: Mum and Dad felt it here. I slept through it. It happened at 09:20! It must have been a good night ;)
	Ozgirl 22/9/21 - 9:58am Mum and Dad felt it here. I slept through it.
	Spence 22/9/21 - 9:49am https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-22/earthquake-victoria-melbourne-nsw-sydney-canberra-act/100481732">Link Some details starting to come in. 6.0 is a decent shake. Hopefully no one hurt.
	Spence 22/9/21 - 9:46am Kelpieboy: Nice big earth tremor at 9.15am. Out with the dogs ,sheep spooked about 2 minutes prior and dogs all gathered around me looking a bit edgy. Wondered what was going on then felt the earth move under me. Lasted about 25 seconds I reckon ,missus says windows rattled at the house. Apparently felt in Melbourne and Geelong as well. Anyone up at Perisher feel it ? I must have been typing as you posted. Very subtle but very noticeable in Sydney Eastern suburbs. It must have been a decent size. I was actually sitting on the bed and thought I might be having a stroke or some other sort of medical mishap :) (Fortunately I don�t have a point of reference).
	Spence 22/9/21 - 9:40am Anyone on the mountain just feel the earthquake? Centre in Melbourne but felt it as a very gentle sway in Bondi. Lasted 15-20 seconds. Hopefully no one out back under a big cornice.
	Kelpieboy 22/9/21 - 9:38am Nice big earth tremor at 9.15am. Out with the dogs ,sheep spooked about 2 minutes prior and dogs all gathered around me looking a bit edgy. Wondered what was going on then felt the earth move under me. Lasted about 25 seconds I reckon ,missus says windows rattled at the house. Apparently felt in Melbourne and Geelong as well. Anyone up at Perisher feel it ?
	warrie 22/9/21 - 9:23am Chookfooter: Actually the numbers are a bit misleading. This season peaked in late July, above the average by about 10 cm, and has been dropping since then. It dropped below the average line in the 3rd week of August and has been below since then, the season normally peaks at the end of August. As of last week it was about 50cm below average, so I doubt this latest dump will bring it up to average. So overall, an early flash in the pan and downhill from there. A very abnormal season this year, and I'd suggest if you want to head out backcountry after the lifts close you do it soon. Just another fun fact, the level at Spencer's Ck last reading was 70cm below the average for the same week in the 60's. The average for 10's (the last decade) in that week was 40 cm less than the 60's, but the 00's were worse. Global warming is definitely here. Red dot is estimated reading for 23rd based on 125 cm by Hydro on 15th plus recent 30 cm fall less compaction etc to give plot at 140 cm. So not too far below the median and mean. Hey, judging by the pix the last few days have been awesome regardless of depth.
	Donza 22/9/21 - 9:17am Chookfooter: Perishers main reason for extending the season is marketing, advertising the fact they can be open longer than Thredbo gives the impression that they have better snow than them. Now that Thredbo has announced they are closing early that marketing has already been done for them so there is no incentive to extend, they certainly wouldn't do it for the money. Gotta sell them epic passes.
	Chookfooter 22/9/21 - 9:15am Perishers main reason for extending the season is marketing, advertising the fact they can be open longer than Thredbo gives the impression that they have better snow than them. Now that Thredbo has announced they are closing early that marketing has already been done for them so there is no incentive to extend, they certainly wouldn't do it for the money. I saw it mentioned earlier on this forum there was talk of extending, but since Thredbo pulled the pin that talk has disappeared.
	GlenH 22/9/21 - 9:07am NightSky: As they say, it ain't over till the fat lady sings. Until they turn the last lift off, there is always a chance. :love: The glass is half full. Yes I am holding on to hope too. I note their web page says "planned closing day on Monday 4 October". https://www.perisher.com.au/plan-your-trip/new-to-perisher/winter-experience">Link Call me an optimist!
	SMSkier 22/9/21 - 8:52am Nice �.
	Chookfooter 22/9/21 - 8:21am teleroo: Is usually skiable snow within resort area up high (say above 1800 m) mid-October. And lots on the Main Range. North and west faces will be melting rapidly but southern and eastern faces will hold snow above 1800 m, so that will give you a few hundred metres vert if you head to the right places. Just by way of yardstick, I think this season officially peaked at about 180 cm depth on the Spencers Ck snow gauge, but unofficially it probably just snuck above 200 cm but then melted before next reading. So has been a little above average year (in terms of the pattern for last 30 yrs). Actually the numbers are a bit misleading. This season peaked in late July, above the average by about 10 cm, and has been dropping since then. It dropped below the average line in the 3rd week of August and has been below since then, the season normally peaks at the end of August. As of last week it was about 50cm below average, so I doubt this latest dump will bring it up to average. So overall, an early flash in the pan and downhill from there. A very abnormal season this year, and I'd suggest if you want to head out backcountry after the lifts close you do it soon. Just another fun fact, the level at Spencer's Ck last reading was 70cm below the average for the same week in the 60's. The average for 10's (the last decade) in that week was 40 cm less than the 60's, but the 00's were worse. Global warming is definitely here.
	JM72 22/9/21 - 8:21am Enjoy
	Jonathan_P 22/9/21 - 8:08am If only I was there, still love the pics and videos.
	Normo 22/9/21 - 7:30am Even prettier closer up!
	Normo 22/9/21 - 7:17am Pretty as��..
	GlendaN 22/9/21 - 6:18am Bluebird day coming up for those lucky enough to be there