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3 days ago
- Climate
- Sky News AU
Orange experiences King's Birthday snowfall as ‘very cold' front sweeps over NSW bringing windy conditions
A cold and windy King's Birthday is expected for much of Australia's southeast with a Central Tablelands town picking up some early morning snow. Alpine resorts across the country weren't the only ones receiving some early winter snowfall as Orange woke up to snowy white yards off the back of a low-pressure system. Sky News Australia Meteorologist Rob Sharpe said it has been a 'very cold' past 24 hours for parts of New South Wales with snow continuing to bucket over the alpine regions. 'It's very cold indeed … a lot of snow across the alpine resorts; generally, there have been 30 to 65 centimetres of snow over the last few days,' Mr Sharpe said. 'It's even snowing in Orange this morning. 'The snow is falling right now in the Central Tablelands, most likely this morning for this low-level snow, as low as 900 metres in New South Wales today and a chance onto the Northern Tablelands but will ease into the afternoon.' The start of the snow season has been one to remember for skiers and snowboarders with the season tracking to be one of the best on record as ski resorts have received 30-70cm. This has been the best start to the ski season since snow engulfed Aussie slopes for the opening weekend of 2022. Victoria's Mt Hotham recorded its third-best opening weekend in its 33 years of snow data. Mr Sharpe said alpine resorts will probably receive another 10-20cm for the week ahead due to a low-pressure system which is bringing wet weather particularly for Victoria and eastern parts of Tasmania. 'Ballarat has seen 35mm in the last 24 hours. That's double any other day so far this year," he said. Sky News Weather has given a detailed forecast for Australia's 'turnaround' ski season. Meanwhile, windy conditions will dominate much of the coast of New South Wales for the King's Birthday on Monday. Winds look to sit at a north-westerly of 15km/h to 25km/h, before turning westerly at 30 to 45 km/h in the late morning before decreasing to 25km/h to 35 km/h later in the day. Strong wind blasts have led to the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a Hazardous Surf Warning for Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts on Monday before extending to Sydney and Hunter coasts on Tuesday.
Sky News AU
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Sky News AU
Election Day Forecast: 'Close to freezing' weather possible for Canberra voters, while Perth looks set for massive storms
In Australia, we don't need to worry about the impact of the weather on voter turnout. That said, knowing if you'll be queuing under an umbrella or in a wintry chill is always useful! Most Australians are likely to cast their vote in dry weather on Saturday, though some may need to put up shelter to keep the raindrops well clear of the Democracy Sausages. Frosty Morning for Canberrans The day looks to start with very cold temperatures through the southeast inland due to clear sky and light winds – it could be close to freezing in Canberra, with extensive frost in central Tasmania, north-east Victoria and south-east NSW. If you'd rather not queue in several layers of clothing, rest assured that sunshine will see temperatures rising quickly during the day - but spare a thought for early volunteers at polling places! Clear weather is expected broadly across the north, interior and south-east under a high-pressure ridge – including Darwin, Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide. Wet weather east and west Persistent wet weather along the NSW coast this week is likely to linger for areas north of Sydney on Election Day, though showers are expected to be light and isolated. Showers are also expected along the Queensland coast. For Sydney, all signs are pointing to rain clearing in the early morning, while in Brisbane, the wet weather is most likely during the afternoon. It's likely to be a cool, cloudy day with a showery and stormy start in WA's south-west region in the wake of a cold front. Perth could be awoken by pre-dawn thunder, ahead of a cool afternoon with temperatures in the teens. For the latest weather and climate news across the country and the world, tune in to Sky News Weather channel 601 on Foxtel or watch on Flash.
Sky News AU
27-04-2025
- Climate
- Sky News AU
Low pressure system expected to ‘ramp up' with severe rain, wind and storms for New South Wales' coastline
A severe weather warning is in place for parts of New South Wales as a low-pressure system sweeps over the state bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds on Sunday. Heavy rain and winds are expected to see out the Anzac Day long weekend as the Hunter region looks to be on the firing line. In what was a wet weekend for Sydneysiders, residents stretching from the south coast to the Mid North Coast experienced their fair share of rainfall. On Sunday at 9am, 24-hour rain totals recorded 58mm in Ulladulla, while Newcastle received 29mm. 'Port Macquarie has been lashed by heavy downpours. Plenty more rainfall to come,' Sky News Weather presenter Julia Seymour warned. 'All this cloud cover hovering around the east coast, that's been our major weather maker today.' The low-pressure system continued to make an eastward shift with the western regions of Dubbo and Orange experiencing a 'good dose' of rain. Winds picked up reaching 46km/h in Sydney while Newcastle had 98km/h overnight. Beach swell is set to also pick up until the low-pressure drifts out to the Tasman Sea on Monday. 'We are watching this low-pressure system right here resulting in further heavy rainfall for the coast. We can also see some large swell along the coastline as well for our beaches,' Seymour said. On Sunday night, the Hunter and Newcastle regions look to receive heavy rainfall with the region under threat of flash flooding as rain totals up could exceed 140mm. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned: 'A complex low-pressure system about the Hunter coast is enhancing a moist and unstable onshore flow, supporting bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms. The low is expected to slowly move eastwards and offshore during the evening.' South to south-easterly winds could bring damaging wind gusts peaking to 90km/h during the night and into Monday morning. Minor flood warnings are in place for the Bellinger, Hastings, Orara, Culgoa, Warrego, Paroo, Barwon, Darling, Williams, Nambucca, Camden Haven, Myall, and Cooks rivers. The State Emergency Service has advised residents to not drive, ride or walk through flood water, keep clear of creeks and storm drains, and seek refuge and call triple zero if you are trapped by flash flooding. On Monday, the low-pressure is expected to move offshore "significantly diminishing" rain totals as the system makes its way out to sea, Seymour said. An 80 per cent chance of showers, and tops of 24, is likely for coastal fringes in Sydney on Monday. While Newcastle could be set for a 90 per cent chance of showers, with the brunt of the rain most likely in the morning.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
What to expect from Easter weather
The much anticipated long-weekend will likely see rain in just about every state, but it is still likely to be 'pretty good weather' for the majority of Australians. Sky News Weather meteorologist Rob Sharpe told NewsWire there will be scattered rain across the country. 'Bit of light, wet weather for much of the south and the east of the country through the long weekend, but most of the south and the east, I think, will have a pretty good Easter long weekend,' he told NewsWire. But the more wild weather is tipped to hit the west and the north of the country with two separate cyclones possibly hitting the coast over the next week. 'It's the most interesting. There's two tropical systems that we're keeping an eye on at the moment that may be making landfall on the northern coastline of the country during the long weekend,' he said. 'One of the places that may get affected would be Broome in northern WA, so I'd say they're one of the areas that will probably be keeping the closest eye on this low or cyclone as it gets its name given to it. 'But aside from that, I don't really see any particularly nasty weather on the Easter long weekend.' Melbourne and Adelaide could see some rain and even isolated thunderstorms, as temperature come back from a surprisingly warm April weekend. 'If we grouped Melbourne and Adelaide together, they've got the heat this weekend, and they're going to stay pretty warm right through till mid next week, really through to Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the time in the next change, and then they'll cool up a little bit, ' Mr Sharpe said. Melbourne could see rain earlier over the long weekend which will clear up for Easter Sunday and Monday, with sunny conditions and temperatures up to 18 degrees. It is an equally gloomy forecast for Adelaide, tipped to have thunderstorms on Good Friday and rain on Saturday. Sunday is tipped to be cloudy and cooler, while n Monday the sun will make an appearance. Hobart will also face stormy conditions across both the Friday and Saturday, with temperatures staying at just 16 degrees on the first day of the long weekend. On Sunday it will remain cooler, although the storms are predicted to clear. While much of the country will be hit by thunderstorms, NSW and the ACT are shaping up as the big Easter long-weekend winners with mildly warm days and just a smattering of wet weather. If there is to be any rain, it will be on Saturday, with a chance of light showers in the afternoon. 'I would be expecting Sydney to be seeing temperatures each day in the mid to high 20s through the long weekend, except maybe Easter Monday, which might be a bit cooler,' Mr Sharpe said. In Sydney's west around Penrith, it could reach 30 degrees over the long weekend. Meanwhile Canberra is expected to be warm, sunny and has no wet weather on the horizon. Friday and Saturday will be warm with a maximum temperature of 26 degrees. It is expected to remain clear on Easter and Monday, with no forecasts of clouds or rain. It is the reverse for Brisbane, with the wet weather forecasted for later in the long weekend. Friday and Saturday will be sunny with tops of 26 degrees, there's a small chance of cloudy conditions on Saturday afternoon, but no rain is forecast. Temperatures will remain high on Sunday and scattered showers are expected in the afternoon. Showers will continue on Monday, but are expected to pass over the city.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Why sunny skies could still prove dangerous
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred slowly makes its way towards the southeastern coast of Queensland, some residents in Noosa have reported seeing clear and sunny skies. Here's why you should never leave the house during a cyclone, even if things appear clear, and why it could prove to be dangerous. As category two Cyclone Alfred approaches landfall, it is bringing lashings of rain, blistering wind gusts reaching speeds of up to 155km/h, abnormally high waves up to 10m high and life-threatening flash flooding. However, in other parts of Queensland where Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit, such as Noosa, some are reporting blue skies. Why are some seeing blue skies? A Sky News Weather spokesman told NewsWire it was common for some areas to bear the brunt more than others during a tropical cyclone, as the wind getz pushed from all areas and creates unpredictable skies. 'Cyclone winds go clockwise in the southern hemisphere,' the spokesman said. As Cyclone Alfred moves to the southeast Queensland coast, it will push southerly winds from inland towards northern regions, including areas of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa. 'If you are north of the system, you are going to be spared the more destructible winds,' the spokesman said. However, seeing sunny and clear skies before the cyclone hits does not mean you are out of danger. The spoksperson explained those north of the firing line of the cyclone should still stay inside and seek shelter, even if the skies do not appear to spell disaster, as residents will still 'get strong winds' as the cyclone approaches land. When can I go outside? Cyclone Alfred is expected to reach between Noosa and Beenleigh, inland between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, on Saturday. Residents have been warned they should not go outside until they have been given the all-clear from authorities. This is because seemingly calm weather conditions could indicate you are actually in the eye of the storm. While the outside of the cyclone, known as the eyewall, is typically the strongest and most devastating, the eye of a cyclone can be just as dangerous, albeit deceiving. 'As a rule, (during) a period of calm in that area, then the winds will change and become just as fierce,' them Sky News Weather spokesman said. A risk of erosion Residents have also been warned to stay away from the beach as blistering winds lead to mass erosion along the coast. Along the Sunshine Coast, significant winds have caused devastating damage to Dicky Beach, ripping up the sands and revealing a 129-year-old shipwreck of SS Dicky, which was caught in the tip of a cyclone in February 1893. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Premier David Crisafulli said residents should be prepared for the cyclone to hit at various points over the weekend and will expect to see four major challenges, including waves, rain, winds and flooding. 'Queenslanders will experience different impacts from that at different times,' he said. 'We're starting to see some pretty reasonably strong winds, so 100km/h recorded at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast. 'We've had some rainfall totals approaching 120mm at that part of the coast as well. 'Increasingly during the course of the day, people will start to see those wind speeds pick up in places like Brisbane and the Sunny Coast as it gets closer.' Those who are in the firing line for Cyclone Alfred and see clear, blue skies need to keep up to date with the Bureau of Meteorology, which is sharing updates every hour. 'You need to have access to a radio with batteries, so you can get the most up-to-date information,' Sky News Weather spokesman told NewsWire.
