Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Jul 16/13 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Victoria was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A strong high pressure system approaching New Zealand extends a ridge westwards across the Tasman Sea to eastern Australia. This system will drift slowly eastwards during Wednesday. A low pressure system will deepen over waters south of the Bight during Wednesday with an associated front approaching western Victoria Wednesday night. The front will cross Victoria on Thursday as the low passes near the southwest coast. Another front will cross the State on Friday, with cold and unstable west to southwesterly winds extending throughout late Friday and during Saturday as a new low form over the Tasman Sea.
Forecast for the rest of TuesdayIsolated showers or drizzle patches mainly on the northern slopes of the dividing range. Local fog patches redeveloping inland overnight. Generally light winds.Wednesday 17 JulyIsolated showers or drizzle patches mainly on the northern slopes of the dividing range, scattered about the Northeast. Morning fog patches mainly in the north and east. A band of rain reaching the far western border towards midnight. A mild day with northerly winds freshening over western and central districts.Thursday 18 JulyA band of rain extending eastwards across the State reaching the far east at night. The chance of thunderstorms over the north. Isolated drizzle about the eastern ranges ahead of the rain band and isolated showers following the rain over the southwest. Generally mild with a strong and gusty north to northwesterly winds.Friday 19 JulyRain in the east and isolated thunderstorms clearing eastwards during the morning, with scattered showers to follow over all districts. Possible hail and thunder near the southwest coast late in the day and snowfalls lowering to 1200 metres. Northwest winds shifting colder westerly.Saturday 20 JulyScattered showers mainly on and south of the ranges with local hail and thunder. Snowfalls down to 800 metres. Moderate to fresh southwest to southerly winds.The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:00 am EST Wednesday.Product IDV10310
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