Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Sep 16/12 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Victoria was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A weak low pressure trough crossing the State will clear overnight. The next high pressure system will pass just south of Victoria on Monday to reach the Tasman Sea on Tuesday as a trough of low pressure extends from New South Wales to northern Victoria. The trough will contract southeastwards on Wednesday, clearing the State later in the day, but another trough will move from South Australia into northwest Victoria on Thursday.
Forecast for the rest of SundayScattered showers extending to central and eastern areas this evening, and later clearing from the northwest. Isolated snow showers possible on the Alpine peaks. Light to moderate to southwesterly winds gradually extending throughout.Monday 17 SeptemberMorning fog patches. Partly cloudy with isolated showers developing in all districts, mainly during the afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms possible over the north. Showers falling as snow on the Alpine peaks. A cool to mild day with generally light winds and afternoon coastal seabreezes.Tuesday 18 SeptemberWidespread showers developing mainly over central and eastern districts with the chance of thunderstorms. Isolated showers developing elsewhere. Showers falling as snow on the Alpine peaks. Mild with generally light winds inland and moderate seabreezes developing along the coast during the afternoon.Wednesday 19 SeptemberScattered showers over Gippsland. Isolated showers possible over most remaining districts. Generally mild with light to moderate northeast to southeasterly winds.Thursday 20 SeptemberIsolated showers possible tending to rain over western districts. A mild day with light to moderate easterly winds shifting moderate westerly in the far west later.The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:00 am EST Monday.Product IDV10310
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