Australia Daily Snow
By Mike O'Connor, Meteorologist Posted 1 day ago June 19, 2025
A Clear, Calm Weekend, Storm to Bring Snow Mid-Next Week
Summary
Skies will stay clear and calm over the Australian Alps through Sunday, keeping early-season conditions in great nick after a recent snow top-up and chilly temps. Things go downhill Monday as a strong westerly system rolls in, bringing warm, wet nor’westers and a decent dose of rain. Thankfully, colder air hits on Tuesday, likely dropping a solid layer of fresh snow before the weekend.
Short Term Forecast
Forecast for Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd June
Friday will be an absolute stunner with clear, calm skies. Saturday follows with another great day and light northwest breezes developing. By Sunday, conditions will still be mint, with some high cloud and stronger northwest winds picking up.
Forecast for Monday 23rd to Thursday 26th June
On Monday, light rain or drizzle will begin in the morning and increase steadily, becoming heavy after dark. Strong northwest winds are expected to reach gale force in exposed areas. This storm will persist into Tuesday morning with continued heavy rain and strong winds before changing to snow later in the day. Significant snowfall is anticipated, easing by Wednesday and clearing by Thursday. Initial estimates indicate 30 to 45cm of snow at the main resorts, while Mt Baw Baw may receive about half that total.
Extended Forecast
It will be a clear and stable weekend as high pressure moves in.
Thanks for reading. The next forecast will be out early Monday.
Mike
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