Melbourne's spring whiplash: 25C warmth to 10C snow in three days
Melbourne swings from 25C warmth to 10C with snow on ranges, back to mid-20s by weekend.
Spring is a fight between hot and cold, and this week Melbourne is caught right in the middle. After the warmest weekend since May-23C Saturday, 25C Sunday-temperatures crashed to just 10C by Tuesday lunchtime, with hail and wintry showers sweeping through.
Snow fell on the ranges and to low levels in Tasmania. The worst is easing now.
Friday brings the shift: high pressure moves east, shutting off cold southerly winds and bringing warm northerlies. Friday climbs to the low 20s; Saturday and Sunday push into the mid to high 20s.
Conditions could suit the Brisbane Lions at the footy, who are far more accustomed to playing in the warmth than the Hawks. Late Sunday brings a cool wind change, dropping Monday back to the mid-teens.
- 25C Sunday
- Peak warmth
- 10C Tuesday
- Cold trough
- Ranges and Tasmania low levels
- Snow location
Why it mattersThe temperature swings show why spring is unpredictable; planning outdoor events means watching the forecast hour by hour.
AustraliaMelbourne residents will experience significant temperature swings; Brownlow Medal attendees on the red carpet may face cool conditions Monday night.
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