Unseasonal snow falls across Australian alpine regions
Cold weather brings springtime snow to mountain areas in south-east Australia.
At a glance
- Snow fell at Thredbo, Perisher and Mount Hotham ski areas
- kunanyi/Mount Wellington in Tasmania also received snow
- Unusual cold blast swept through south-east Australia during spring
Snow has fallen across several alpine regions in Australia's south-east during an unseasonal cold blast. Thredbo, Perisher and Mount Hotham in New South Wales and Victoria, as well as kunanyi/Mount Wellington in Tasmania, all recorded snow falls.
The cold weather system has brought temperatures well below seasonal norms to the region.
Why it matters
Springtime snow in Australian alpine regions is uncommon, indicating a significant weather system affecting the south-east.
Original reporting
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