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Victoria braces for spring shock: Cold snaps and snow ahead
25 Oct
Summary
- Below-average spring temperatures forecast for Victorians.
- Snow flurries expected in alpine regions early next week.
- Thunderstorm asthma alert issued for East Gippsland due to pollen.
Victorians are set for a chilly start to spring, with below-average temperatures and snow flurries expected in the alpine regions early next week. The weather in Melbourne will feel significantly colder than the recent warm spell due to strong winds, despite the mercury reaching 19 degrees on Sunday. The early part of the week will see temperatures three to six degrees below average, with highs of only 16 degrees on Monday and 17 degrees on Tuesday.
This cold front will also bring minor snowfall to areas like Mount Baw Baw and could cause small hail along the coast overnight Sunday into Monday. Meanwhile, health authorities are on high alert in East Gippsland for a potential thunderstorm asthma emergency, urging residents to be prepared due to high grass pollen counts and predicted strong winds and thunderstorms.
The forecast indicates a return to warmer conditions by late next week, with a projected high of 25 degrees in Melbourne on Saturday. The outlook suggests reasonable spring weather for the upcoming Melbourne Cup Day, offering a contrast to the week's colder snap.
