A massive cold front is sweeping across Australia, bringing heavy rain, destructive winds, snow, and hail to almost every state in the country.
This powerful weather system has already made its presence felt in Western Australia, where it brought wet weather, chilly temperatures, and damaging winds on Monday.
Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Multiple States
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warnings for Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, where strong northerly winds are expected to trigger destructive winds across northern Melbourne’s suburbs, the Mornington Peninsula, and other areas.
Residents in Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh, Daylesford, and other locations can expect wind gusts of up to 120 kilometers per hour, which could lead to property damage, power outages, and more.
Tasmania and NSW Also in the Firing Line
The wild weather will also hit northwestern Tasmania, where gusts are expected to reach over 110 kilometers per hour, affecting areas such as Devonport, Burnie, and Strahan.
The Snowy Mountains of NSW will also see damaging winds, with gusts reaching up to 90 kilometers per hour.
Heavy Rain and Snow Expected
Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Angus Hines said residents can expect to see “a little bit of snow” and “a little hail” but clarified that the conditions won’t be “too significant.”
Heavy rain will blanket almost every state and territory in the country, including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, NSW, and even Queensland.
Cold Snap and Wet Weather to Continue
A second cold front is forecast to hit Western Australia on Wednesday, starting in Perth and spreading across to Sydney by the weekend, bringing another cold snap and plenty of wet weather with it.
This next weather system is expected to bring more extensive and heavier rain as it crosses over the country, with residents set to be soaked.
Weather Forecast for Major Cities
On Tuesday, Brisbane residents can expect a partly cloudy day with a medium chance of showers and a top of 22C.
In Sydney, it will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening and a maximum temperature of 20C.
Canberra will cop cloudy skies and a high chance of showers, with a top of 16C.
Melbourne residents can expect a very high chance of showers and damaging winds, with a top of 16C.
In Hobart, there’s a high chance of showers in the afternoon and evening, with a top of 17C.
Elsewhere, Adelaide residents can expect lots of showers and a small chance of hail, with strong winds and a maximum temperature of 13C.
Perth residents will see cloudy skies and a very high chance of showers, with a top of 17C.
In Darwin, the forecast is for light winds, partly cloudy skies, and a top of 31C.