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Snow in Australia is very rare at sea level, but is common on the highlands of the southeast, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and in the Australian Capital Territory. Snow is rare even in the southernmost capitals like Melbourne and Hobart , falling less than once every decade, and in the other capitals it is unknown.
Further inland, the climate is semi-arid and a desert climate towards the western part of the state. The weather in the southern half of the state is generally warm to hot in summer and cool in the winter. The seasons are more defined in the southern half of the state, especially in the South Western Slopes, Central West and the Riverina ...
Here's a look at where rain, snow, even fog could slow you down if you're traveling around the New Year's holiday. Holiday Travel Forecast: Potential Problem Areas For The New Year Skip to main ...
Climate map of Australia. By far the largest part of Australia is arid or semi-arid. A total of 18% of Australia's mainland consists of named deserts, [20] while additional areas are considered to have a desert climate based on low rainfall and high temperature. Only the south-east and south-west corners have a temperate climate and moderately ...
These snowfall maps are simply fun to study—and compare to what happens by the end of the season. In a normal winter (January through March), the jet stream pushes south, nudging storms down, too.
The publication notes that predicting the weather is not an exact science, but, in general, most of the U.S. is experiencing a warmer, wetter winter, and only a few spots can expect snow.
The State of Victoria is the one with the largest number of skiing areas in Australia. [17] Mount Bogong, with its peak at 1986 m above sea level, is the highest peak in Victoria. The surrounding Bogong High Plains is one of the largest areas of snow country in Australia.
The map below shows the probability that an area could receive more than 4 inches of snow. Use the slider at the top left to toggle by day. Winter weather forecast map: See full version