With the recent big dumps of fresh snow the mountains are looking fabulous and are inviting more guests to visit, especially on weekend.
But while the weather conditions are ideal on the slopes, police are urging drivers to slow down and be prepared.
In Victoria, all vehicles travelling to alpine regions during the snow season must carry wheel chains and fit them when instructed or face heavy fines.
And inspections will be held by police at random times to make sure drivers are carrying wheel chains - and that they are the diamond pattern - now mandatory by law.
From 1 July also new road rules are being enforced - slow down to 40kph when passing 'ANY' vehicle on the side of the road with flashing lights - any color.
this is being particularly enforced where road works are happening.
Victoria Police Detective Inspector Anthony Town recently said in an ABC interview 'if drivers weren't comfortable in icy conditions, they should take a break.
"Victoria Police implore the community to drive to conditions, slow down," he said.
"If you're not confident driving in this kind of weather, pull over and have a coffee or cup of tea."
"It's also important not to feel pressured," Detective Inspector Town said.
"If the road sign says 100kph it doesn't mean you have to travel at 100kph.
"You can slow down and take your time.
"It might take a little bit longer to get to where you're going, but at least you'll get there safely."
Most roadworks areas have drivers slow down to 40kph - for the safety of road construction/repair workers.
And travelling up to Mt Buller carparks the speed limit is 60kph and must be kept to for the safety of drivers - you don't want to be the one being pulled up off the side of the mountain and towed away.
And last week following a big dump of snow two-wheel-drive vehicles were being made to fit chains to cars as low as the Gnome house corner - four-wheel-drive vehicles were at the driver's decision, however, once at the village, if you had a pass it was almost mandatory to fit chains - snow clearing machinery were flat out busy trying to keep roads clear for safe driving.
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A word of warning to all motorists visiting he ski slopes this season. Once parked in the appropriate carparks or on the side of the road where overnight parking is available, make sure to lift your windscreen wipers off the windscreen and you car aerial up as high as it can go - and sometimes put a flag or some object on the aerial to help recognise your car. In heavy downfalls of snow your car can be buried and it is difficult to find when you return. A marker of some kind will make life easier. Using your auto key unlock your car - when the lights flash - it will not be enough to find your vehicle once buried. Also it is advisable if you are staying overnight to carry a small spade or plastic devise to scrape the snow off the car. It is illegal to travel down the mountain and onto major roads with snow piles on your vehicle - if caught it can mean a hefty fine.
