Australian Forecast – Chilly Southeasterlies & Light Snowfalls Next Several Days
Published early Wednesday, 30th July 2025
The storm that kicked off last Friday night ended with another 4 cm of snow in Victoria and between 10 and 30cm in New South Wales on Monday and Monday night. Although we copped a lot of rain at lower elevations during the storm, the upper slopes received a heap of dense snow, with 40-50cms above 1700 metres, which will be great for holding the snowpack together as we head into the back half of the season.
A low passing by to the north of the Aussie Alps will bring a prolonged chilly southeast flow from Wednesday through Saturday. This will push in cloud and light snowfall at times, but the major benefit will be the potential for the snow guns to bolster the lower slopes after the recent drenching. High pressure then clears things up for what should be an epic Sunday session.
Wednesday 30th July
A fairly cloudy day as chilly southeast winds strengthen. Light snow flurries will likely turn up at some resorts from late afternoon.
Thursday 31st July
Cloudy with light snowfalls, as strong, chilly southeasterlies back off a touch. However, Mt Buller will stay dry.
Friday 1st August
Chilly east to southeast winds persist, bringing cloud and light snowfall again, especially during the second half of the day. Mt Buller should also stay dry again.
Saturday 2nd August
Mostly cloudy again, with light snowfall or drizzle during the afternoon, but Mt Buller stays dry. Brisk easterly winds in Victoria and strong southeasterlies in New South Wales.
Sunday 3rd August
A clear, sunny day in Victoria as a mild northerly breeze develops. Cloud eventually clears New South Wales as brisk easterlies ease and turn northwards.
Extended Forecast
Next week, a front approaching from the west will fizz before reaching the Aussie Alps, likely bringing only brisk northerly winds and rain showers on Monday into early Tuesday.
The next weather system should arrive sometime mid-week, Wednesday the 6th or Thursday the 7th of July. Models are all over the shop regarding the intensity and amount of snow, which ranges from none to a sizeable top-up. Either way, the back end of the week will be cold, so the snow guns will get another good run in.
That’s all from me today, folks. I’m sending out these forecasts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the season. Have a great couple of days, and I’ll see you back here on Friday.
Grasshopper
