Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Tasmania Bush Walkers Weather Alert for Western and Central Plateau forecast districts Issued at 11:07 AM EST on Wednesday 22 July 2026 Warnings for Thursday 23 July snow and cold temperatures for the following areas: Western and Central Plateau forecast districts Bush walkers are advised that strong westerly winds, low temperatures and snow falling to around 400 metres are expected during Thursday. Snow may fall to around 300 metres in the southwest. These hazardous conditions are expected to occur in parts of the Western and Central Plateau forecast districts. The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Wednesday.