Australian Weather Forecast

For Friday

MinMax

National Summary

A deep low should move further east into the Tasman Sea, maintaining strong winds and showers across Vic, eastern NSW and Tas, falling as snow in the alps. Showers should also affect southern WA and southern SA in a S/SW’ly flow behind the low. It should remain dry elsewhere.

State Forecasts

Forecasts for Friday

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