Monday, October 15, 2012

Spring Snow Falls in Australia's Blue Mountains



Published on Oct 13, 2012 by
Spring snow falls in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, surprising residents.

Full story:

Unseasonable snow fell in the town of Katoomba about 120 kilometers (74 miles) west of Sydney on Friday (October 12).

Kangaroos normally expecting to enjoy spring sunshine were left hopping around in snow right in the town centre.

Up to 300 motorists were stranded in their vehicles as roads were closed, Network Ten reported.

Trains stopped running in the area because of snow covering the tracks.

Residents say they were surprised by the snowfall.
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