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Polar Blast Delivers Low-Level Snow and Year-Low Temperatures Across South-East

Forecasters say the burst will be brief, with conditions easing into the weekend.

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Climate experts have shared predictions for this winter, as snow falls in parts of Australia.
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Melbourne is bracing for a cold snap as an icy front heads up from the Southern Ocean.

Overview

  • Following Thursday’s polar front, millions across Victoria, Tasmania, NSW and the ACT woke Friday to the coldest conditions so far this year and confirmed low-level snow.
  • Alpine resorts reported modest falls, with about 5–10 cm typical, including roughly 15 cm at Mt Baw Baw, 7 cm at Mount Buller and around 5 cm at Perisher.
  • The Bureau of Meteorology kept damaging wind and marine warnings in place for parts of Tasmania, eastern Victoria and south-east NSW, and Mt Baw Baw required chains due to hazardous roads.
  • Snow levels are forecast to lift quickly and temperatures to rebound from Saturday as the system shifts offshore and a high-pressure ridge brings more settled weather.
  • Climate experts cautioned the snap is a short-lived shock after a warm, dry April and not a guide to the season, with the winter outlook leaning warmer and drier under El Niño.