NSW Weather: Byron Bay covered in hailstones

Byron Bay has been left unrecognisable following intense weather patterns in the region.

A wild storm has left Byron Bay unrecognisable after a thick layer of hailstones turned the streets white.

The intense hailstorm pummelled the costal town on Tuesday, leaving residents stunned at the aftermath.

Many took to social media to post photos and videos of the town.

BOM Meterologist Helen Reid said the hail event was sparked when a cold air mass from the south and a tropical air mass from the north met over Mullumbimby – located north of Byron Bay.

Ankle-deep snow covered Byron Bay following an intense hailstorm. Picture: Supplied/Facebook

Ms Reid said there is still a chance of thunderstorms along the coastline on Wednesday and Thursday in the area.

Temperatures in Byron Bay dropped to a mere 10 degrees on Tuesday night, amid the town’s 33mm dourpour following the state’s recent wet weather chaos which saw major flood warnings issued and towns forced to evacuate.

On Wednesday morning the Bureau also issued a fog and frost warning in both NSW and Queensland.

My youngest brother works in Byron Bay and this morning it is still covered in ice from a hailstorm last night. pic.twitter.com/6a56A31Tif

— Cheese on Toast (@BriarBush) July 12, 2022

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Now the sun shows the landscape we can see how widespread the fog is through #SEQ. During early hours of the morning, fog drifted down the #Brisbane Valley and blanketed the city. #LockyerValley#Logan still waiting for the sunny skies to break through. https://t.co/q2JC9CU4WHpic.twitter.com/Pze8boBgUw

— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) July 12, 2022

#Fog about #NSW this morning, take care on the roads and drive to conditions as thick fog can impact on visibility. The chance of frost over the coming mornings, most widespread Friday. Check your local forecast for more: https://t.co/SPHgGeisGZ
MetEye: https://t.co/1yxAIPrpyJpic.twitter.com/wJHOIhDEgu

— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) July 12, 2022

Much like NSW, Queensland is also expecting a uncommon cold snap with widespread frost expected on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

“We can expect some frost over the next few days, brought on by extensive subzero temperatures across the state’s interior.” Ms Reid said.

“There is a trough moving across from the west to east, so that’s bringing that cold air from the south,”

Ms Reid said the combination of cold air and strong winds is a recipe for weather “that feels colder than it is”.

“There is a dryness associated with it, and the strength of the winds all adds up to feeling very bitter. Really chill.”

Originally published as NSW Weather: Byron Bay covered in hailstones