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Parts of Tasmania to wake to freezing temperatures
Snow is forecast above 800 metres on Sunday morning
Snow is forecast above 800 metres on Sunday morning
Extra resources were brought in from other parts of the state
The fire has burnt a significant amount of vegetation and covered homes in thick smoke
A watch and act warning is in place, with the TFS saying the fire will be difficult to control
The wind came ahead of Sunday's forecast 27-degree day of high fire danger
Sat Sep 19, 2026 - 1:59pmThe warmth and wind have prompted a warning from the fire service
Fri Sep 18, 2026 - 1:03pmWinds are expected to strengthen from sunrise on Friday
Thu Sep 17, 2026 - 11:21amHobart also recorded its warmest night since May
Mon Sep 14, 2026 - 12:29pmSnow is forecast to 300 metres in parts of the state
Mon Sep 14, 2026 - 5:00amLast summer's bushfire season was rated normal
Thu Sep 10, 2026 - 4:33pm