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Autumn chill hits Australia: Cold snap brings rain, hail!
25 Mar
Summary
- Millions of Australians face an unexpected cold snap this weekend.
- Temperatures in the southeast will be about 12C below average.
- Rain, hail, and thunderstorms are forecast for multiple states.
Australia is bracing for an unexpected cold snap as autumn begins, with millions in the southeast expected to shiver through the weekend. Forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology indicate rain, hail, and temperatures as much as 12 degrees Celsius below average, primarily affecting South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, and the ACT from Thursday onwards.
This wintry blast will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to many affected regions. Meteorologists advise that warmer days are ending for some areas, with cold south-westerly winds expected to cause significantly chillier conditions. The Eyre Peninsula in South Australia may experience damaging winds and hail, while isolated heavy rain is possible with thunderstorms elsewhere.
The cold front is driven by a pool of cold air moving across the southeastern parts of the continent. While most places will see light rainfall, thunderstorms could bring heavier downpours. Temperatures will gradually increase over the weekend, but the shift to colder weather is a notable change for the season.
