Unseasonal cold blast brings spring snow to south-eastern Australia
Published 6h ago · Latest report 2h ago · Natural disaster
Affects Australia · Covered in 2 countries
An unseasonal cold front has blanketed parts of south-eastern Australia in spring snow just weeks before summer.
An intense cold front has swept across south-eastern Australia, delivering unexpected springtime snow to alpine regions and major temperature drops. Resorts in New South Wales and Victoria recorded falls alongside parts of Tasmania as the weather shifted dramatically just weeks before summer. Forecasters noted drops of up to 10 degrees Celsius in areas surrounding Sydney.
- The locationsThredbo, Perisher, Mount Hotham, and kunanyi/Mount Wellington all received snow.
- The temperature dropSydney suburbs experienced drops of up to 10 degrees Celsius.
- The weather patternThe cold front also brought rain and storms to lower-lying regions.
Why it matters
Unusual weather events in Australia's southern regions during the transition months highlight the volatility of local climate patterns. Sudden temperature shifts can severely impact agriculture and tourism as the country approaches the warmer summer season.
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An unseasonal cold front brought snow to alpine regions and lower temperatures across south-eastern Australia.
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- ABC News (Australia)Snow blankets parts of NSW just weeks away from summer2h ago · open ↗
- The GuardianCold blast brings springtime snow to alpine regions as temperatures plummet across Australia’s south-east6h ago · open ↗
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