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News.com.au
10 hours ago
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- News.com.au
Blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, damaging winds mark frigid start to Australia's snow season
A cold snap and snowfall is set to hit parts of south eastern Australia this King's Birthday long weekend, marking the start of the Australian snow season. Blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and damaging winds are expected to impact regions across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. A series of cold fronts from the Southern Ocean are already bringing icy temperatures, showers, possible hail and snow to the south. Snow is falling as low as 1100m and may descend even further by Sunday, with the heaviest snowfall projected to hit alpine areas and the Grampians. Fresh snowfall also hit Perisher resort on Friday night with 5cm of snowfall hitting the mountains. More snowfall is set to hit the region, with over 40cm of snow predicted to fall over the next few days. A top of 1C and strong, north-westerly winds are forecast for the resort on its first open weekend for the season. Elsewhere, the Bureau of Meteorology is warning of dangerous travel conditions due to black ice and reduced visibility, especially for those heading to ski resorts for the weekend. In South Australia, severe weather warnings have been issued for damaging winds averaging 55 to 65 km/h, and gusts exceeding 90 km/h reported in areas like Cape Borda and Stenhouse Bay. These conditions have disrupted transport services, resulting in ferry cancellations on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Eastern States have also recorded their coldest mornings of the year, with temperatures plunging to -7C in Goulburn, -4C in Canberra, 7C in Sydney and 4C in Melbourne. Here's what to expect across the country's capital cities this long weekend. Sydney Sydneysiders can expect a mostly sunny day on Saturday with a top of 20C and a low of 10C. On Sunday the city can expect a windy day with a top of 17C and a low of 8C. Melbourne In Melbourne, the city should expect possible showers with a top of 14C and a low of 7C. On Sunday, Melbourne can expect heavy showers with a top of 10C and a low of 8C. Brisbane Those in Brisbane can expect a mostly Sunday day with a top of 25C and a low of 10C. On Sunday the city should expect a top of 23C and a low of 9C. Adelaide In Adelaide on Saturday showers and strong winds are expected with a top of 14C and a low of 8C. On Sunday the city can expect some showers with a high of 12C and a low of 7C. Perth In Perth on Saturday a sunny day is forecast, with a top of 20C and a low of 9C. On Sunday a high of 22C is expected with a low of 8C. Hobart Those in Hobart can expect a few showers on Saturday with a high of 13C and a low of 6C. On Sunday rain is forecast with a high of 11C and a low of 8C. Canberra Canberra residents can expect a chilly weekend with a high on Saturday of 9C and a low of 5C. On Sunday the nation's capital can expect a few showers with a low of 7C and a low of 2C. Darwin Up in Darwin a mostly sunny day is forecast for Saturday with a high of 32C and a low of 22C. On Sunday a high of 31C and a low of 19C is forecast.
RNZ News
17 hours ago
- Climate
- RNZ News
Weather: Fears for extreme cold snap don't eventuate despite chilly temperatures
Photo: Screenshot / MetService Fears for an extreme cold snap have not eventuated, despite chilly temperatures around the motu. The country went into the latter part of the week with almost two dozen weather warnings in place, but rain eased on Friday in Tāupo and the Bay of Plenty, and the South avoided heavy snowfall. MetService meterologist Sylvia Martino told RNZ Dunedin Airport and Takapō took out the chilliest spots, at minus five overnight, while Christchurch dropped to minus one. Takapō on Thursday after an overnight snowfall. Photo: Supplied / Tanja Clauberg Snow has closed parts of State Highway 85 in Otago, State Highway 80 between Lake Pukaki and Aoraki/Mount Cook and State Highway 8 between Fairlie and Twizel. MetService had issued an orange-level heavy snow warning for inland Canterbury, from the Rakaia River southwards, overnight. A heavy snow watch remained for inland areas of Canterbury and Marlborough between the Rakaia River and Ward until later on Saturday morning. A warning was also in place for State Highway 1 on the central North Island's Desert Road, with one to three centimetres of snow to accumulate above 800 metres. Meanwhile, the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office is warning people to take extra care along the region's coastline with heavy swells forecast over the weekend. A warning is in place in Wellington, from Cape Terawhiti to Turakirae Head, and in the Wairarapa, from Turakirae Head to Mataikona, through to early Sunday morning. Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled this weekend due to forecast 6m swells. Interislander has canned all passenger sailings for Saturday due to the conditions. "All passengers are being moved to alternative sailings," it said on its website. Cook Strait ferries are being cancelled this weekend due to forecast swells. Photo: Supplied Bluebridge had also cancelled all Saturday sailings, and one in the early hours of Sunday morning. "We are monitoring the situation closely, and if further sailings are impacted, we will notify you via text and email at the earliest opportunity," the operator told customers. The MetService said waves could reach swells of 6m on Saturday, with a warning lasting to Sunday morning. The Wellington Region Emergency Management Office's regional manager, Dan Neely, said it could bring flooding and debris onto roads. He added that drivers and walkers on coastal roads, as well as surfers, divers and fishers, should take extra care. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
30-05-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Heavy snow falls on South Island as winter cold snap descends
Strong winds and low-level snow are sweeping over the lower South Island in a winter cold snap. The town of Naseby was among parts of Central Otago briefly blanketed in white on Friday morning, as temperatures tumbled and a southwest flow moved in. Queenstown Lakes District Council warned snow could also settle on alpine highways on Friday afternoon, including two centimetres on the Crown Range Road and through the Lindis Pass above 700 metres. Further south, the NZ Transport Agency recorded snow at the Homer Tunnel and urged people to take care on the drive from Te Anau to Milford. Heavy snow in South Island town of Naseby. Photo: Naseby General Store MetService issued an orange wind warning for Fiordland, Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha and Dunedin from 3pm Friday, saying severe gale southwesterlies could gust up to 130kph in exposed places until Saturday afternoon. "Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds," it advised. MetService also issued a strong wind watch for the Canterbury High Country. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
CBS News
18-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Our cold snap could harm your plants, here's how to protect them
Some plants might not like our cold snap Some plants might not like our cold snap Some plants might not like our cold snap It's that time of year where you might've already chosen those perfect perennials. But as many Minnesotans remain on a frost advisory, what should you do with your plants? It was light jackets and special care at one Minneapolis nursery on Saturday, and some minor preparation around the lot. "Last week with it being so warm, everyone was coming in. This weekend, everyone's a little more gun-shy," said Sue Thurber, who's a sales captain for Sunnyside Gardens near 44th and France Ave in Minneapolis. "We've put product on racks that we felt would be affected and rolled them into our greenhouse." Thurber and the crew are well aware temps are dropping. Experts say that the plants you most likely just purchased for the upcoming summer are going to be pretty much fine, but it's plants like a sweet potato vine, amongst others that you might want to think about bringing inside. "I'd highly recommend you bring in any basil, sweet potato, those guys don't like cold," said Thurber. "Also take in your tropicals. They typically like it ideally 55 at night, but places like Florida and Arizona, it does get cold, so it won't kill them." "It was a beautiful week last week, so we're gonna hope for the best here next week," said Edina resident Craig Olson, who was shopping at the nursery. "Inside is ideal, it'll stay warmer. When a plant is cold, plants tolerate being cold better when they have moisture in their soil," Thurber told WCCO. "I'm not a master gardener, I'm a hopeful gardener" said Michael Friebele of Minneapolis, who was also shopping at the nursery. Sunnyside Gardens is located on 3723 44th St. in Minneapolis.
