Elder Weather

Snow coming after equal-worst start to Australian season in 72 years

Snow is looming on the forecasts for the alpine region of mainland Australia and large parts of Tasmania later this week – and not before time.

Wet week ahead for southeastern Australia

Two large rainbands will spread across southeastern Australia this week, delivering more than 100 mm of rain to parts of Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.

109 km/h gusts and widespread rain lash southwest WA

Southwest WA has been battered by a strong cold front and associated low-pressure system since Thursday evening, bringing blustery winds, widespread rain, showers and thunderstorms that are still affecting the region on Saturday morning.

Multiple rainbands to cross Australia next week

A pair of large rainbands will sweep across Australia over the coming week, delivering widespread rain to several states.

Snow coming after equal-worst start to Australian season in 72 years

Snow is looming on the forecasts for the alpine region of mainland Australia and large parts of Tasmania later this week – and not before time.

Wet week ahead for southeastern Australia

Two large rainbands will spread across southeastern Australia this week, delivering more than 100 mm of rain to parts of Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.

109 km/h gusts and widespread rain lash southwest WA

Southwest WA has been battered by a strong cold front and associated low-pressure system since Thursday evening, bringing blustery winds, widespread rain, showers and thunderstorms that are still affecting the region on Saturday morning.

Multiple rainbands to cross Australia next week

A pair of large rainbands will sweep across Australia over the coming week, delivering widespread rain to several states.

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