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A broad band of rain, showers & storms within low pressure is impacting southwest Qld, western NSW, Vic & entering Tas. A cold front is bringing gusty showers & storms to southwest WA. Coastal showers within onshore winds are affecting north coastal Qld.
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Today, 5:10AM UTC
Snow coming after equal-worst start to Australian season in 72 years
Snow is looming on the forecasts for the alpine region of mainland Australia and large parts of Tasmania later this week – and not before time. As the calendar flips over from June to July, you’d normally expect to see at least some snow coverage at the highest elevations of Australia’s ski resorts by the end of the first month of winter. But not this year. Officially no natural snow to start July Last week, hydro-electricity operator Snowy Hydro released a reading of precisely zero centimetres at Spencers Creek – the highest of three snow measuring sites where it has conducted regular readings throughout the cooler months since 1954. Image: Snow depth comparison of 2025 and 2026 (up until June 24) at Spencers Creek, NSW. Source: Snowy Hydro. Only once previously has Spencers Creek registered no snow at the start of July in 72 years of data. But with almost zero chance of snow accumulation before Wednesday, July 1 (and the likelihood of heavy rain on Tuesday), the Australian Alps look set to start July snowless for just the second time on record. Consistent warm temperatures and frequent rain events are the cause of the bare slopes. After a promising snowfall of up to 20 cm just before the traditional King’s Birthday long weekend, the snow soon washed away or melted, and virtually no snow has fallen since. As an example of the recent mild temperatures, Perisher’s average minimum and maximum for June 2026 are currently running at 2.3°C and 1.7°C above their respective long-term averages. Bad weather for snowmaking too Compounding the bleak picture for snow enthusiasts and the resort staff and business that rely on their trade, minimal snowmaking has been conducted by Australia’s ski resorts throughout June, due to a relentless string of nights which have been too warm or too humid for snowmaking. That’s why even slopes like Perisher’s normally reliable Front Valley are currently just a string of disconnected patches this Monday, with only some very basic sliding terrain for people experiencing their first day on snow (bottom right of image below). Image: Expect full coverage on Front Valley by this weekend, if forecasts hold. Source: Perisher.com.au. Heavy rain, then snow moves late Thursday night As Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino wrote on Monday morning, three distinct bands of rain are expected move across Australia this week, potentially causing flooding in some parts of the southeast. The first two rainbands will be accompanied by airmasses with tropical origins that are too warm for snow at the elevation of the ski resorts. The third system is a different story. It pushes in from the Southern Ocean and reaches the mountains late on Thursday, and has the potential to deliver a much-needed dump of around 30 centimetres of snow at higher elevations. In Tasmania, snow could be even heavier, and looks likely to fall to very low elevations due to a burst of especially frigid air at more southerly latitudes than the mainland. Image: Precipitable water and mean sea level pressure for 10pm (AEST) on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Source: Weatherzone. As the graphic above shows, the heaviest quantities of atmospheric water vapour will stream across the country ahead of the cooler air associated with the low centred over western Bass Strait. But there should still be significant moisture crossing the mountains in tandem with the cool air for a period of 36-hours or so from late on Thursday into the early hours of Sunday. This should generate the heaviest Australian snowfalls since the early June snow which washed away. Perhaps the most positive news for Australia’s ski resorts as the school holidays get into full swing (Vic and Qld kicked off this week, NSW and SA schoolkids are off from next Monday) is that the cold, mostly dry air in the wake of Friday’s cold front should produce ideal snowmaking conditions well into next week. Image: Daily forecasts for Mt Hotham (Vic) on the Weatherzone app. As ever, check the latest forecasts, live cams and more on the Weatherzone snow page.
Today, 3:22AM UTC
Wet week ahead for southeastern Australia
Two large rainbands will spread across southeastern Australia this week, delivering more than 100 mm of rain to parts of Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. A series of upper-level troughs interacting with moisture-laden air will cause two large bands of cloud and rain to sweep across central and southeastern Australia this week. The first will pass through on Monday and Tuesday, before the second follows on Wednesday and Thursday. These rainbands will be followed by another burst of rain and snow towards the end of the week as a low pressure system causes cold air to surge across southeastern Australia between Thursday and Saturday. Image: Enhanced water vapour satellite image showing cloud over southeastern Australia on Monday, June 29, 2026. Source Weatherzone. The combined rainfall from these three systems will affect parts of every Australian state and territory during the next seven days, including the entire Murray-Darling Basin. The heaviest rainfall is likely to occur in northern Tas, central and northeast Vic and southern inland NSW. Computer models are predicting more than 100 mm of rain in these areas this week, with isolated totals possibly exceeding 200 mm. Widespread weekly totals of 30 to 60 mm are also likely across parts of western NSW, western Queensland, South Australia, Vic and Tas. Image: Forecast accumulated rain during the seven days ending at 10 pm AEST on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Source: Weatherzone. Rain bands like the ones affecting Australia this week are common in winter. However, seeing two in quick succession followed by further wet weather from a low could see some areas collecting a month’s worth of rain over the next seven days. This week’s rain is likely to cause areas of flooding, most likely in Vic, Tas and southern NSW. As of 1 pm AEST on Monday, June 29, a flood watch was in place for parts of North East and Central Victoria, alerting people in these areas that minor to moderate flooding is likely to develop this week, with areas of major flooding possible. Image: Radar on the Weatherzone app showing rainfall over Vic and NSW on Monday, June 29, 2026. Source: Weatherzone. Be sure to check the latest weather and flood warnings in your area throughout this week. The Bureau of Meteorology advises the following to stay safe during flooding: Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
26 Jun 2026, 11:34PM UTC
109 km/h gusts and widespread rain lash southwest WA
Southwest WA has been battered by a strong cold front and associated low-pressure system since Thursday evening, bringing blustery winds, widespread rain, showers and thunderstorms that are still affecting the region on Saturday morning. Image. Overnight satellite and radar animation showing widespread showers sweeping across southwest WA into Saturday morning. The highest wind gusts recorded at WA locations were: Cape Leeuwin: 109 km/h at about 2:20 am Saturday Cape Naturaliste: 100 km/h shortly before 6 pm Friday Busselton Jetty: 93 km/h at about 1:40 am Saturday Rottnest Island: 91 km/h at about 5 am Saturday Mandurah: 89 km/h shortly before 5 am Saturday Witchcliffe: 83 km/h at about 3:30 am Saturday Garden Island: 83 km/h at about 10:35 pm Friday These observations show that the strong winds extended well beyond the far southwest corner, with gusts approaching 90 km/h reaching Mandurah and Rottnest Island during the early hours of Saturday. Widespread rain recorded across southwest WA The cold front and low have also produced widespread rain across western, southwestern and southern WA since Friday. In the 24 hours to Friday morning, widespread falls of 20 to 43 mm were recorded across western and southwestern WA, with the heaviest rain concentrated over the state’s far southwest corner. In the 24 hours to 6:20 am AWST on Saturday, falls of 10 to 20 mm have been common across a broad area, while several locations in the South West and nearby inland districts have recorded more than 20 mm. Significant rainfall observations in the 24 hours to 6:20 am AWST on Saturday included: Dwellingup: 38 mm — its highest June daily total in two years Donnybrook: 35.5 mm — its highest June daily total in two years Boddington Mine: 27.8 mm Manjimup: 25.4 mm Collie: 24.0 mm — its highest June daily total in five years Bridgetown: 21.1 mm Rocky Gully: 20.5 mm — its highest June daily total in two years A Severe Weather Warning remains in place on Saturday morning for parts of the South West district. Isolated damaging wind gusts of 90 to 110 km/h remain possible with showers and thunderstorms between Bunbury and Windy Harbour, including Busselton, Margaret River, Augusta and Dunsborough. Wild weather easing during Saturday The low-pressure system was moving southeast on Saturday morning, allowing the strongest winds to gradually shift away from the southwest coast. The damaging wind threat should ease during the morning, although showers, thunderstorms and locally strong gusts may continue for a time. Roads may remain wet, while fallen trees, branches and loose debris could continue to affect some areas following the overnight weather. Residents should continue to monitor the latest warnings and observations as the system moves away from the region.