Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania Bush Walkers Weather Alert for Western and Central Plateau forecast districts Issued at 10:48 PM EST on Tuesday 05 May 2026 snow for the following areas: Western and Central Plateau forecast districts Bush walkers are advised that snow as low as 500 metres is expected during Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. These hazardous conditions are expected to occur in the Western forecast district and parts of the Central Plateau forecast district. The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Wednesday.