Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Aug 17/11 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A high pressure system near New Zealand extends a weakening ridge into eastern New South Wales. An active cold front is forecast to cross much of the state during today, reaching the coast early Thursday. A low is then likely to form over the western Tasman Sea as an upper level trough moves across the region, although its precise position is currently uncertain.
Forecast for the rest of WednesdayRain areas developing west of the ranges, particularly in southern and central districts, and likely easing to isolated showers in the far west. Patchy rain extending to the coast later. Snow about higher parts of the Alps, chiefly later. The chance of thunderstorms in the west. Early frost patches on the northern ranges. Freshening northerly winds shifting westerly in the west.Thursday 18 AugustRain areas in the east easing to showers during the morning. Isolated showers over most western districts but fine in the far northwest. Snow likely about higher parts of the central and southern ranges. Possible isolated thunderstorms on the central coast and in the far southwest. Cool to cold day for most districts west of the ranges. West to southwest winds extending throughout, locally strong and gusty.Friday 19 AugustIsolated showers for most of the state apart from the far northwest and northeast, showers tending scattered along the southern half of the coast. Snow about the higher parts of the ranges. South to southwest winds extending throughout, locally strong and gusty.Saturday 20 AugustScattered showers along the coast apart from the far north, tending isolated over the adjacent ranges. Chance of snow on the Alps. Fine remainder. Southwest to southeast winds, strengthening along the central and northern coastal fringe.The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm EST Wednesday.Product IDN10031
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