Australian Weather Forecast

For Tuesday

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National Summary

Cold fronts crossing the southeast bring showers, some storms and cold gusty winds, falling as snow over the Alps and Tas highlands. High pressure directs onshore winds and some showers into WA's south and SA, while keeping elsewhere largely dry and settled.

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