Weather News Archive 2019 May

Image 1: Predicted snowfall for VIC and NSW

Image 2: Predicted snowfall for TAS

Winter is coming!!

24 May 2019

A series of cold fronts will sweep across southern Australia, producing showers, storms, hail and snow for parts of VIC, southern NSW, TAS and southeastern SA over the coming days.

Strong to locally damaging winds are expected to develop for exposed coastal parts, elevated terrain and Alpine regions of VIC, TAS and southern NSW, extending up towards the Blue Mountains late into the weekend. Gusts of up to 100km/h will be possible, potentially stronger for Alpine regions.

Widespread showers and rain periods are expected to develop, particularly across western parts of TAS where accumulated rainfall totals of up to 150mm will be possible during the next 7 to 10 days, which may lead to flash flooding and minor riverine flooding. Further widespread falls of 10-30mm likely for southern VIC.

Ski resorts will be smiling, with the prospect of 20-60cm of snow expected over the next week, setting the foundations for the upcoming season.

Image 1: Image 1 GFS precipitation from Pivotal Weather.

Further welcome rainfall forecast for South Australia

15th May, 2019

A cold front will sweep across Western Australia on Thursday resulting in a cut-off low developing in the Bight late Friday and into Saturday.

Expect increasing rain to develop as moisture streams down from the Northern Territory thanks to the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ann.

Whilst no significant falls are anticipated at this stage, totals of 10-25mm are possible, peaking during Saturday. Isolated heavier falls may develop with storm activity, along with a damaging wind threat.

Rainfall from this system will be extremely welcome after a dry start to the year, backing up falls from a similar system in late April/early May.