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Winter’s first week brings storms to WA and snow to southeast Australia

Perth is forecast to receive up to 100mm of rain under a polar front sweeping through Monday to Wednesday

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Overview

  • Bureau of Meteorology warns of severe thunderstorms and damaging winds in southwest Western Australia starting Monday afternoon.
  • Perth could receive between 50mm and 100mm of rain by Wednesday, with Bunbury facing totals up to 160mm.
  • Two cold systems will push temperatures below zero across southeastern Australia, making snow likely above 600m in Tasmania and possible above 900m in NSW and Victoria.
  • A strong polar air mass trailing the fronts is projected to deliver heavy alpine snowfall towards the end of the week.
  • Frosty conditions are expected across all states observing the King’s Birthday holiday on June 9, except Queensland and Western Australia.