Australia Daily Snow
By Mike O'Connor, Meteorologist Posted 6 days ago July 6, 2025
Storm Totals of 25-50cms Expected Tuesday to Friday
Summary
Fine weather today precedes a long-awaited snowstorm arriving from the west, bringing 25–40cm of snow to the Australian Alps from Tuesday to Friday, with over 50cm possible at higher elevations. Strong northwest winds will redistribute snow to upper slopes, with most snowfall expected during two fronts, especially the stronger one on Thursday.
Short Term Forecast
Forecast for Monday 7th July
Monday will start clear in New South Wales, but cloud cover will increase across the Australian Alps later in the day as easing southerlies shift to a northwesterly flow.
Forecast for Tuesday 8th July
On Tuesday, snow showers above 1600m will move east across Victoria and New South Wales, with gale northerly winds and heavier snowfall later as snow levels drop to around 1300m before clearing at night.
Forecast for Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th July
Wednesday starts cloudy with light snow increasing throughout the day and heavier snowfall at night as northwesterly winds shift northwards. Thursday brings heavy snow and blizzard conditions easing by evening, followed by Friday’s cloudy skies with light snow showers in the west and strong, gusty winds turning wet at low levels.
Extended Forecast
Throughout the upcoming week, the Southern Ocean will stay busy with rapidly moving storm systems heading east. Beginning Sunday, these systems are likely to bring regular cold fronts and intermittent snowfall to the Australian Alps every few days.
Thanks for reading. The next forecast will be out on Wednesday.
Mike
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