Cool Temperate Zone
(Mild to warm summer, cold winter)

This zone is usually very pleasant in summer, although summer snow can fall in much of the region. Midsummer is the time to see wildflowers in the high country. Above the treeline, the summer sunshine is intense; some people may prefer to schedule walking and cycling trips for autumn. The higher mountains are usually suitable for skiing in winter and early spring, however snowfall varies greatly from year to year. Weather in the mountains is very changeable at any time of year. Low cloud rolling in over the snowfields may create a "white-out", where the horizon vanishes, making navigation difficult. Thredbo is an example of this type of climate.