Keep Canberra s water clean You are in the Cotter River catchment Canberra s water supply. Snowmelt from the mountains each year keep the rivers flowing. The cold hard facts Weather in mountain areas is unpredictable. A fine, sunny day may end in a blizzard, particularly during winter. In Namadgi, bad weather, even snow, can occur at any time of the year.
Plan ahead Check out weather conditions prior to departure, especially if planning a bushwalk.
Make sure you inform someone of your intentions and expected return. Don t rely on mobile phones. There is little to no reception in the mountains. An early start will enable you to enjoy the snow during the best part of the day and get home before conditions become freezing, and thick fogs and ice setle on the road. Signs of hypothermia are often mistaken for fatigue Danger signs Victim is exhausted, lags behind, stumbles and is reluctant to continue walking, skiing or playing.