Parts of south-eastern Australia are set to shiver through unseasonal cold weather tomorrow, while the alps could even see snow – this is what’s causing the big chill.
Temperatures are already dropping below average across southern states as the first of two fronts brings cool Southern Ocean air, but a more vigorous front with air directly from Antarctica will reach South Australia and Victoria on Thursday before sweeping through southern NSW overnight.
What will follow on Friday is a mid-summer day reminiscent of winter as maximum temperatures plunge as much as 15C below average. It will be especially cold along the ranges, bringing snow down to an elevation of between 1,300 and 1,500 metres, equivalent to the snowline often seen during winter.Away from the Alps the Great Dividing Range will shiver through maximums in the low to mid-teens, while even towns and cities near sea-level will struggle to reach 20C, the coldest February weather in 18 years.Adelaide 19C — 6 years Melbourne 18C — 3 years For the NSW coast the most notable impact will be a rapid drop in humidity.
Sydney has been sweating in afternoon humidity over 70 per cent during the past week but will enjoy levels closer to 30 per cent by Saturday.Watch
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