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The phrase "snow will be a thing of the past" was not said by one single individual, but rather popularized by various scientists and media outlets, especially in the context of climate change. In 2000, Dr. David Viner from the University of East Anglia's Climatic Research Unit said, a quote widely circulated, that "within a few years winter snowfall will become \"a very rare and exciting event, Children won't know what snow is." This quote sparked a debate about climate change and its potential impact on winter snowfall, with other scientists and media outlets also contributing to the idea that snowy winters could become less common or even disappear altogether.
SES volunteers and police rescued at least 13 people stuck in their vehicles near Hotham Heights.Credit:FacebookThe Bureau of Meteorology said that in the past 24 hours, 30 centimetres of snow had fallen on Mount Buller and 20 centimetres fell at Mount Hotham.
Graham Gales from the State Emergency Services’ Bright unit told ABC Radio the unit was doing a reconnaissance on Monday morning to see how many people were still stuck, as there might be more than reported.
He said crews from both ends of the Great Alpine Road would drive in to check camp sites in case more people were stranded.
Specialised alpine search and rescue units would use sleds to help bring the remaining people out, as emergency vehicles struggled to get through to those trapped yesterday due to snow-covered roads.
