June 20th 2024.
Yesterday, Australia's alpine regions were hit with a sudden and intense cold front, causing temperatures to plummet and the landscape to be "snap frozen." According to Weatherzone, the mercury at Mount Hotham in Victoria dropped to a bone-chilling -8.3 degrees, which is the coldest temperature recorded in the state since 2018. Not to be outdone, Khancoban in New South Wales also experienced a low of -3.8 degrees, making it the site's coldest temperature in the past six years.
As the polar blast swept across the south-east of Australia, other alpine areas also felt the bitter chill. Thredbo saw temperatures drop to -9 degrees, while Cooma Airport and Perisher Valley recorded lows of -8.9 and -8.1 degrees, respectively. While the conditions were too dry for natural snowfall, they were perfect for artificial snowmaking, just in time for the approaching winter solstice.
Despite the lack of natural snow, there is some hope for the alpine regions as the cold air is expected to mix with some moisture, resulting in a light dusting of snow between now and Saturday. Weatherzone predicts that resorts may see falls of five to 10cm, which will be a welcome addition for skiers and snowboarders.
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