Is frost bite an issue near the snowy mountains at winter?

[Maxwell Hall]

Someone said that it was and I'll like confirmation.

Thanks in advance

[ILUVSWTAS]

I believe it does snow up there from time to time?


Snow can be pretty cold sometimes, and has been known to OCCASIONALLY cause frostbite according to some sources............

[ollster]

Someone said that it was and I'll like confirmation.

Thanks in advance

Stuffed if I know, I live in Tasmania.

[Tony]

Hi maxwell,

Someone said that it was and I'll like confirmation.

Thanks in advance

Yes, It can get down to -23C and the Snowy Mountains can and do have very strong winds, low temperatures and strong winds are a recipe for frost bite and hypothermia. The weather can change quickly and you can never be too careful, people regularly die in the Snowies in winter.

Tony

[olblackbilly]

Someone said that it was and I'll like confirmation.

Thanks in advance

ive been to the snowys a couple of times in winter and frostbite has never been an issue..... i think someone might be pulling your leg...but if you do develop severe frost bite on your toes,..the best thing to do is chop them off... i havent tried it myself but i have been told it doesnt hurt very much...

[tasadam]

I PM'd this user and he advises me he is actually talking about the Snowy's in Tasmania, so I have left this topic here in the Tasmania forum.

[ILUVSWTAS]

Well in that case, frostbite in Winter is a risk in the *&%$#! suburbs let alone up at 1400m!!!!

Probably should read the Snowy Range rather than Mountains too.