Polar Blast to Blanket South-East in Winter Snow

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Australia’s alpine regions are in for a wintry blast this week, with back-to-back polar surges bringing cold fronts, strong winds, and some decent snowfall to the south-east.

Western Australia already got a taste of the chill, with two fast-moving cold fronts hitting Perth and surrounds on Sunday and Monday. Winds topped 100 km/h, and there were quick bursts of rain across the region.

Now, the current cold front is sweeping across South Australia, heading into Victoria and NSW today, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. And if that wasn’t enough — another, stronger front is right behind it, set to roll through by Thursday.

So, where’s the snow?

• The Victorian Alps could see bursts of snow today, along with heavy winds and rain in lower-lying areas.

  
  

• By Thursday, it’s shaping up to be even snowier, with 20 to 40cm of snow expected across alpine NSW and Victoria, with snow falling as low as 800 metres in elevation.

  
  

• Even areas like the NSW Central Tablelands might get a light dusting.

And it’s not just the mountains getting cold.

In South Australia, Adelaide is set to shiver through highs of just 13–14°C midweek, and there’s even a chance of a few snowflakes on Mount Lofty — only 25 minutes from the CBD!

Melbourne is looking at a max of just 12°C on Thursday, while Sydney should hang around 17°C. But the real chill will hit Canberra, where it’s only expected to reach 8°C, and overnight temps could dip below zero later in the week.

The good news? Things should start to ease a bit on Friday and Saturday, but Weatherzone warns another polar blast could be coming next week, so the wintery fun might not be over just yet.

Bottom line — if you’re heading to the snow, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re not? Maybe just keep the winter woollies handy a little longer.

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