A significant low-pressure system is moving in, bringing brisk polar air to southeastern Australia. This means we’re in for some intense weather over the coming days.
Expect damaging winds and the possibility of blizzard conditions, particularly in Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Wind gusts reached up to 100 km/h in Tasmania earlier today, and severe weather warnings are in effect.
For the alpine regions of NSW and Victoria, prepare for blizzard conditions starting Tuesday. Northern NSW is seeing snow in areas like Guyra and Ben Lomond, and there’s a chance of snow reaching into the Granite Belt of Queensland, although this remains uncertain.
The Bureau of Meteorology has not confirmed snow for southern Queensland yet, but there’s a small chance, especially on Tuesday morning.
Queensland’s Granite Belt has a slim chance of snow, with conditions still uncertain.Forecasts suggest that snow might settle on mountaintops at around 1,200 meters, but with high points in Queensland’s Granite Belt only around 900 meters, significant snowfall is unlikely.
However, die-hard snow enthusiasts might still want to visit areas like Eukey or The Summit, though predictions are not promising.
Recent weather models have shown the possibility of snow flurries in Queensland, a rare event last seen in 2019. For those hoping to see snow, like the locals in Stanthorpe, it’s a case of optimism and waiting.
Looking further ahead, Antarctic conditions could influence Australian weather patterns in the coming weeks, potentially leading to colder temperatures and increased snowfall across the southeast. However, with ongoing climate changes, such snow events may become rarer.