Get ready for possible snow in last month of Spring
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast possible snow for the next few days as the country’s temperatures drop again.
A warning has been issued for east coast states as widespread rainstorms threaten to wreak havoc on already flood damaged areas, while those in the country’s north are experiencing major heatwaves.
On Monday, the Bureau of Meteorology said an “unseasonal period of cool weather” and possible snow would follow storms forecast for eastern Australia.
Widespread rain and storms forecast for eastern Australia, with an unseasonal period of cold weather to follow. Snow is possible at low levels âï¸
— Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) October 31, 2022
â ï¸Rain may cause renewed flooding; Watches and Warnings are current.
Latest: https://t.co/UM5lTAfHZppic.twitter.com/CCeT9X4Q0I
Tuesday is set to bring more rain, hail and windy conditions to Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and parts of NSW.
Here’s what’s in store for the country this week.
Victoria
As Melbourne shivers through another week of chilling temperatures and bucketing rainfall, the Melbourne Cup ran on its coldest race day since 1995.
A thunderstorm and high rainfall, including hail, are predicted for Tuesday afternoon.
Snow, along with strong winds, is expected to fall as low as 700m, as flood warnings continue throughout the week.
â ï¸ Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of NE Victoria issued â ï¸
— Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria (@BOM_Vic) October 31, 2022
Severe thunderstorms causing heavy rainfall this afternoon and evening in northeast Victoria.
Latest warnings: https://t.co/8ccLOsAKRm@vicemergency@vicsesnewspic.twitter.com/wV1lDQy2cr
Just approaching 11am and the first race on Melbourne Cup day â¦@FlemingtonVRCâ© has already been run.
— Lee Mottershead (@leemottershead) October 31, 2022
Itâs just possible the weather may be about to take a slight turn for the worse. pic.twitter.com/VZ2uqi77OM
Looking further into the week, showers are continuing but with less force, dropping from Tuesday’s possible 6-15mm down to a maximum of 3mm.
This will provide some much needed relief for flood affected areas.
Heavy winds earlier in the week will become lighter at the end of the week, with a glimpse of much needed sunshine most likely for Sunday and Monday of next week.
New South Wales/ACT
As the cold weather seeks to take over the current mid-20s forecast after Sydney’s 13th weekend without rain, some NSW residents can expect to see some signs of snow over the coming days, falling as low as 800m on Tuesday night going into Wednesday morning.
Showers & thunderstorms across most of #NSW today & tomorrow. Cool and windy conditions will develop as the cold front moves east. Snow is likely on the Alps, with a dusting possible on higher parts of the Central Tablelands on Wed.
— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) October 31, 2022
Check your forecast at https://t.co/VF4oQyYy6Vpic.twitter.com/myaawqoIOB
More snow is possible around the NSW Central Tablelands, with possibilities of lighter snow around the Northern Tablelands.
Further flood warnings are in place, with upcoming rain expected to renew floods in saturated areas.
But do not fret yet, Sydney-siders, as the sun is set to stay in place for at least another day or two, with rains replacing the much needed warmth from Friday onwards.
Spring is well and truly setting in though, as temperatures max out in the mid-20s for the rest of the week.
Queensland
On Wednesday, rain will be replaced by strong winds, and on Thursday, as the winds die down, Brisbane residents can expect a relaxing day with no rain and light, south-westerly winds.
Early in the week, eastern parts of the state can expect damaging winds and large hail.
âï¸Storm forecast for tomorrow 1/11. Severe storms w heavy rain possible in southern and inland southeast #Qld early tomorrow morning. Severe storms w damaging winds & large hail possible in some eastern parts in the afternoon and evening. Local forecasts: https://t.co/F66v6WRboCpic.twitter.com/6iiQ3a8Cq5
— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) October 31, 2022
Increased rainfall later in the week is causing some worries about the southern inland Queensland rivers, as more rain threatens more flooding in already affected areas.
In the top end, isolated storms and heatwaves are set to continue throughout the week.
South Australia
Heavy rain and hail is expected to hit South Australia on Tuesday as the state experiences strong winds and thunderstorms.
Snowfall is expected in the Flinders Ranges as daytime temperatures drop and the chance of more rain increases.
As significant rain has fallen across the mid north of the state over the past week going into Tuesday, another flood warning has been issued for the Light and Wakefield Rivers.
A Flood Warning has been issued for the Light and Wakefield Rivers, due to significant rainfall totals over the Mid North during the last few days. Check latest warnings at https://t.co/vq1ggpuxVG
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) October 31, 2022
Some relief from the wet weather is on its way towards the end of the week, however, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 28 degrees on Sunday.
The rain from earlier in the week will settle over the weekend, with clear skies going into early next week.
South-westerly winds easing across Adelaide will make for a pleasant weekend.
Western Australia
Western Australia will continue to see hot conditions over the north of the Kimberley region, with the chance of showers in the area later in the week.
Perth will see a quick temperature spike to over 30 degrees on Wednesday, before settling to a comfortable mid-20s forecast for the rest of the week.
With a low chance of any rain over the capital during the week, the mostly sunny conditions will only produce light winds.
The South West, Great Southern, South Coastal Districts and parts of the South East Coastal district will experience showers and thunderstorms on Thursday.
There is a chance thunderstorms will also reach the east-central Kimberley and northeastern North Interior by the end of the week.
A slightly nicer day is expected across #WA than at #Flemington today! A mostly sunny top of 24°C at Perth's #AscotRacecourse. Sunny conditions for much of the State, with a few showers along the south coast. @PerthRacing
— Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia (@BOM_WA) October 31, 2022
Forecast: https://t.co/bmEl5Z5Cgfhttps://t.co/NJCSerFUnF
After today's relatively warm and windy conditions (Hobart reached 23 degrees with wind gusts of 91 km/h) our weather swaps into a period of cold west to southwesterly winds for the next few days, with snow levels lowering to 700m about the W & S at times from Tues-Thurs. pic.twitter.com/zWkXQuCjqP
— Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania (@BOM_Tas) October 31, 2022
Tasmania
Tasmanians can also expect snowfall as low as 600m, as well as hail, thunder and gusty winds.
Showers about the west, south and Bass Strait Islands will continue through the week, bringing more concerns about further flooding in the region.
Across the week, Hobart will also see conditions clearing and temperatures rise by the weekend to a maximum of 24 degrees.