Winter may still be weeks away, but Australia’s south-east is about to get a sneak peek this week. A cold front is sweeping across the region, bringing with it cooler temperatures, severe storms, and even the chance of snow. For those in Melbourne, Canberra, and beyond, it looks like the cold is arriving early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Melbourne, the forecast for this week is a tale of two extremes. Thursday will see warm temperatures, reaching a comfortable 27\u00b0C, but by Saturday and Sunday, things will cool off dramatically. Expect temperatures to dip to 17\u00b0C, with lows of around 10\u00b0C or even lower as the weekend rolls in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s not just the cold that will make this weekend feel different, though. Showers are expected to continue throughout the week, with cloudy skies dominating the city. So, if you were planning to enjoy the outdoors, make sure to pack an umbrella. It’s Melbourne, after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further south, Canberra is set to experience even cooler conditions, with temperatures plunging as low as 2\u00b0C on Sunday and Monday. If you’re in Adelaide, expect lows of 9\u00b0C over the weekend, while Hobart won\u2019t be far behind, with 7\u00b0C lows forecast, reports 9News.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n But the real story is the snow. Yes, you read that right. Tasmania is expected to see snow at elevations as low as 600 metres, and Victoria might also get a dusting\u2014though only in the higher regions above 1,000 metres. It\u2019s an early-season reminder that winter is closer than it seems!<\/p>\n\n\n\n