it snows heavily

And it snows heavily in the mountains just outside our two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne - Yes, with dozens of large ski resorts, the whole shebang.

"But when it snows heavily or, worse, when the ice crusts on top, it's hard for them to get at it, and too much grain can make them bloat.

If, when it snows heavily, everyone rushes onto the roads to make their journey it could mean struggling through difficult conditions and the extra traffic will make access more complicated for our winter service teams.