Tasmanians can expect more snow this week, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a cold snap that will bring the white stuff down to as low as 200 metres.
A dusting of snow covered peaks across the state on Sunday and the Bureau has now issued a ‘snow warning’ for the Western and Central Plateau forecast districts.
Forecasters predict snow will reach 500 metres tonight and 200 metres on Thursday afternoon, with a gradual rise to 600 metres on Friday morning and 800 metres on Saturday evening.
The Bureau warns that conditions will be hazardous, with strong winds and possible hail also affecting the state.
Bushwalkers are being alerted to potentially unsafe snow conditions and are advised to prepare adequately if venturing into the wilderness.
Forecast for the rest of Wednesday
Showers about the west and north extending statewide during the day, then easing in the evening and mostly clearing the southeast. Snow falling to 500 metres in the evening. Possible small hail about the west and south. Fresh and gusty northwesterly winds, shifting west to southwesterly during the afternoon and evening.
Thursday 19 September
Showers about the west and north, extending throughout during the day, although little reaching the east coast. Snow falling to 400 metres about the west and south in the evening. Fresh and gusty west to northwesterly winds.
Friday 20 September
Showers about the west, far south and Bass Strait Islands, extending statewide in the afternoon, although less likely about the east. Snow falling to 600 metres in the morning. Fresh and gusty west to northwesterly winds.
Saturday 21 September
Showers about the west and north, extending throughout during the afternoon. Snow falling to 800 metres in the evening. West to northwesterly winds, becoming fresh and gusty during the afternoon.
