<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Victoria’s State Emergency Services have rescued more than 20 people trapped in their vehicles near Hotham Heights due to heavy snowfall during Australia’s ski season.</li><li>SES unit volunteers from Bright and Falls Creek, along with Victoria Police, aided in the rescue operation following over 50cm of snowfall in the area.</li><li>Significant snowfall was also observed at other Australian ski fields like Thredo, Perisher, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, and Falls Creek.</li><li>Travellers are advised to monitor road closures in alpine regions affected by heavy snowfall via VicTraffic website and comply with snow chain requirements.</li><li>The SES suggests reconsidering travel plans in areas impacted by heavy snowfall if necessary.</li></ul>

SES rescues more than 20 people stuck in their cars following heavy snow

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