Weather closing in earlier than expected

Low cloud and fog rolling over an exposed alpine ridge in the victorian high country, reducing visibility and signalling deteriorating weather conditions

Weather closing in earlier than expected

Alpine day hike, Victorian High Country

The forecast said later. It’s happening now.

Cloud is building faster than expected and the wind has picked up across exposed terrain. Visibility is beginning to shift and conditions are no longer matching the plan.

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