Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Sep 6/11 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Victoria was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A cold front over far eastern Victoria will move over the Tasman Sea tonight. A low pressure system is expected to form over South Australia late Wednesday and will move eastwards during Thursday across southern New South Wales, reaching the Tasman Sea on Friday. A stronger cold front will cross Victoria on Friday with a cold southwesterly airflow to follow during Saturday.
Forecast for the rest of TuesdayAreas of rain and isolated thunderstorms over the east, falling as snow over the alps clearing this evening. Isolated showers over remaining districts contracting to the southwest coast tonight. Local hail and thunder over the southwest also contracting to the coast tonight. Fresh, gusty westerly winds easing easing.Wednesday 7 SeptemberMorning frost and fog patches. A partly cloudy day with isolated afternoon showers over most districts, falling as snow above 1200 metres. Cool with generally light variable winds and afternoon coastal seabreezes.Thursday 8 SeptemberEarly fog patches inland. Isolated showers near the coast, developing inland late morning and during the afternoon and falling as snow on the Alpine peaks. Local early frost then a cool and partly cloudy day with light winds and coastal seabreezes.Friday 9 SeptemberScattered showers and possible hail over southern and mountain districts falling as snow above 800 metres. Isolated thunderstorms possible over Gippsland. Isolated showers over the northwest plains. Cold with a fresh to strong southwesterly wind.Saturday 10 SeptemberScattered showers and local hail over southern and mountain districts falling as snow above 800 metres, but rising to 1200 metres. Isolated showers over the northwest plains. Cold with a fresh to strong southwesterly wind.The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:00 am EST Wednesday.Product IDV10310
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