The storm system has led to road closures in the Blue Mountains, the Southern Alps, and Central Tablelands, and the Bureau of Meteorology issued warnings for gale force winds along the coast and severe weather with gusts of up to 60 mph for the coming week.

The alpine regions of Victoria and New South Wales have received significant snowfall at elevations as low as 2,000 feet. Thredbo is reporting more than two feet of new snow from the storm and Susie Diver, communications manager, said 10 lifts would open on Tuesday, July 14.

“Another cold front rolled our way, so there’s plenty of fresh snow to ride and play, all major runs are fresh and groomed to perfection, ” said Diver.

Mount Hotham has reported about 19 inches of new snow in the past 72 hours, and Mt. Baw Baw has received about 10 inches in the past week. Today Charlotte Pass reported about nine inches of new snow overnight, and Perisher received about four inches.

Meteorologists are forecasting the snow will taper off this week, but cold temperatures and strong winds will continue.