There is a dynamic weather situation with changing systems and conditions in the upcoming days. A trough is expected to deepen into a low-pressure system off the central coast, receding into the Tasman Sea on Monday. Following this, a new high-pressure system is forecasted to move across the state between Tuesday and Wednesday. Subsequently, a series of cold fronts will traverse the southern region by the weekend.
For the remainder of Monday, the outlook includes cloudy skies with a very high chance of showers, becoming less likely later in the day. Snowfall is predicted above 1100 meters, accompanied by light winds. Sun protection is advised between 11:40 am and 12:40 pm, given a UV Index of 3 (Moderate).
Regarding the chance of snow, probabilities are indicated for various altitudes:
Moving to Tuesday, August 15, the weather is anticipated to be partly cloudy, with areas of morning frost in the east. There’s a slight chance of a shower, mostly in the morning, and the possibility of snow above 1000 meters during the morning and early afternoon. Light winds are expected.
The chance of snow on Tuesday is estimated as follows:
Wednesday, August 16 is expected to have areas of frost and the potential for fog in the morning, followed by a mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds will shift to north westerly at 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
The chance of snow on Wednesday is very low:
On Thursday, August 17, the forecast indicates partly cloudy conditions with morning frost. There’s a high chance of showers in the west and a medium chance elsewhere, with snowfall projected above 1200 meters. Wind patterns will transition from north-westerly at 15 to 25 km/h to westerly at 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
The chance of snow on Thursday is detailed as:
It shows that the upcoming days will bring a mix of conditions, with the potential for showers, snowfall, frost, and fog, while wind patterns shift across the region.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology
