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by snowfall
Mon Nov 04, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Becoming warm to hot then possible thundery change: November 2-
Replies: 13
Views: 949

Becoming warm to hot then possible thundery change: November 2-

Looks like we'll be having our first hot, windy, wild day for the season on Wednesday. Unfortunately, models aren't keen on any significant rain, at least this week. We could really do with some rain here. We finished October on 51mm, which is OK though below average. But we have only had 2mm since ...
by snowfall
Sat Oct 19, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Developing low with heat storms and rain: October 16-
Replies: 74
Views: 5966

Developing low with heat storms and rain: October 16-

34mm for the past couple of days here, taking us up to 49mm MTD.

Definitely tropical-like yesterday with it so warm, humid, and unstable. Had some nice storms come through here in the afternoon with a few good torrential bursts. Would be great if our summers were like this.
by snowfall
Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Developing low with heat storms and rain: October 16-
Replies: 74
Views: 5966

Developing low with heat storms and rain: October 16-

Great to see the widespread rain, especially across northern and western areas. 12mm here, including the rain we had yesterday afternoon. Lots of gusty winds overnight, but thankfully it seems to have calmed down a bit now. We do have some catching up to do with rainfall, as we're only on 27mm for ...
by snowfall
Mon Sep 30, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Grand Final Weekend front
Replies: 13
Views: 1449

Grand Final Weekend front

Just 0.6mm here on the weekend - we were in a very strong but not unexpected rain shadow with this set up. We finish the month on around 88mm. Counting ourselves lucky given the broader pattern. Really hoping things improve throughout the southeast as spring rolls on. I find it can be tricky with a ...
by snowfall
Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: More fronts Sept 19-25
Replies: 44
Views: 3877

More fronts Sept 19-25

Hoping things improve soon for northern areas. Last year, we had a dry start but a wet end to spring. Don't know how likely that is to occur again, but maybe there is some potential with a developing La Niña? We've been a bit luckier this month after a dry August. 14mm here from yesterday's rain, ...
by snowfall
Mon Sep 16, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Blustery spring fronts with showers: September 5-10
Replies: 44
Views: 4192

Blustery spring fronts with showers: September 5-10

Fantastic seeing all the snow pics. What a great weekend. Mostly hail and sleety showers here on Saturday, but we had a couple of brief bursts of snow mixed in during the heaviest showers. Wouldn't count it as proper snow, but it certainly showed how cold the air was. We drove up to the top of Mount ...
by snowfall
Thu Sep 12, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Blustery spring fronts with showers: September 5-10
Replies: 44
Views: 4192

Blustery spring fronts with showers: September 5-10

That hail in Castlemaine looks incredible. We were hit with large hail here too, which may have even been the same storm, but nothing on that level. It was a very active day here yesterday, with several afternoon storms, including hail, very heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. This was then followed ...
by snowfall
Fri Sep 06, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Blustery spring fronts with showers: September 5-10
Replies: 44
Views: 4192

Blustery spring fronts with showers: September 5-10

It sure feels like summer this morning. The temp reached 21.5c overnight and currently just under 20c now.

Surprisingly, the wind wasn't too bad here, unlike the previous night. Still blustery, but it looks like it has been windier across Melbourne than here, which is rare with a northerly.
by snowfall
Thu Sep 05, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Blustery spring fronts with showers: September 5-10
Replies: 44
Views: 4192

Blustery spring fronts with showers: September 5-10

Gale force winds again here overnight. This round was actually worse than Monday's event, and actually felt like a cyclone at times. Only 0.8mm in the gauge. Expecting the wind to reduce a bit today before firing back up again tonight, and hoping that we do a bit better for rainfall on the next ...
by snowfall
Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Rain, gales, heat, storms and snow to end winter: August 20-
Replies: 88
Views: 8572

Rain, gales, heat, storms and snow to end winter: August 20-

Managed to get through relatively unscathed here. But geez, it was wild, and still gusting strongly. We lost power twice through the night, but it's back on now. The front came through with a bang too, around 3am. Very heavy rain, beating like crazy on the windows with the wind. Managed to get 7mm ...
by snowfall
Fri Aug 30, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Rain, gales, heat, storms and snow to end winter: August 20-
Replies: 88
Views: 8572

Rain, gales, heat, storms and snow to end winter: August 20-

Terrible winds here too - my least favourite weather (not that I get to choose it...). Suspect I'm not alone! Definitely my least favourite too. It's probably the only downside to living on the ranges, which otherwise has amazing seasonal weather. Managed 1mm here overnight following another round ...
by snowfall
Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Rain, gales, heat, storms and snow to end winter: August 20-
Replies: 88
Views: 8572

Rain, gales, heat, storms and snow to end winter: August 20-

Crazy wind here the past couple of days, and it's all set to fire up again tonight and then next week too. Thankfully, we have only had minor damage, nothing too major. Not sure how other people in the area have fared, but I'd imagine there was some larger damage in places given the strength of the ...
by snowfall
Mon Aug 26, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Rain, gales, heat, storms and snow to end winter: August 20-
Replies: 88
Views: 8572

Rain, gales, heat, storms and snow to end winter: August 20-

Great to see the storm reports. We got 23mm here yesterday from some direct hits, including loads of lightning, hail, and heavy rain. With last week’s rain, we’ve jumped up to 45mm for the month. We’ll likely still end up below average, but at least it’s not as dire. Nice day today, calm with sunny b ...
by snowfall
Sat Aug 17, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Slow moving complex low: August 13-
Replies: 26
Views: 2511

Slow moving complex low: August 13-

Struck it lucky here last night with a heavy period of rain. Didn't detect any thunder or lightning but managed 10mm. An area of light to moderate rain is currently making its way through here and across to Melbourne. It has produced 2mm here so far. Still a long way to go to make up the August ...
by snowfall
Thu Aug 15, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Slow moving complex low: August 13-
Replies: 26
Views: 2511

Slow moving complex low: August 13-

Where has winter gone? We've had some very nice sunny days, but it's kind of crazy for the time of year, especially this early in August. We've been around the 18-20c mark all week and currently close to 15c now, heading for another warm one today. I've even had hay fever all week, something I've ...
by snowfall
Thu Aug 08, 2024 10:23 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Another long dry spell: August 1-
Replies: 21
Views: 2107

Another long dry spell: August 1-

Very windy here overnight and this morning. So far it's shaping up to be a dry August, unless we get a big event towards the end of the month. We haven't had any rain at all so far. What a strange year. The rainfall has been especially inconsistent, from a couple of extremely wet months interspersed ...
by snowfall
Tue Jul 30, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Vigorous westerly stream with a series of fronts: July 19-
Replies: 48
Views: 4628

Vigorous westerly stream with a series of fronts: July 19-

Had 12mm here over the weekend and yesterday. That finishes July with 82mm. Not a bad result, especially with systems having generally favoured west and north facing areas, as is typical during a negative SAM. We had cloud cover throughout the night, so no frost here but the cloud has mostly cleared ...
by snowfall
Thu Jul 25, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Vigorous westerly stream with a series of fronts: July 19-
Replies: 48
Views: 4628

Vigorous westerly stream with a series of fronts: July 19-

Yes, we're very much rain shadowed here this morning. Not at all surprising given the set up. One only needs to go several kilometres north and it's a different story. It was a similar situation on the weekend, with only 6mm recorded here - lots of very strong wind but little rain. We're still about ...
by snowfall
Tue Jul 16, 2024 8:31 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Deep ECL with heavy rain, gales, storm surge and some snow
Replies: 39
Views: 3620

Deep ECL with heavy rain, gales, storm surge and some snow

20mm here over the past 24 hours. Nowhere near as much as eastern areas, but a decent drop nonetheless. The wind has also been a feature, especially yesterday and overnight, with big gusts and sideways rain at times.

Currently fog and a mild 9c. Should see some showers and/or drizzle at times today.
by snowfall
Sun Jul 14, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: Victoria / Tasmania
Topic: Deep ECL with heavy rain, gales, storm surge and some snow
Replies: 39
Views: 3620

Deep ECL with heavy rain, gales, storm surge and some snow

5c here this morning. Picked up about 5mm yesterday, bringing the month to 35mm, so tracking much better than the previous couple of months. An interesting week ahead, with plenty of activity. Looks like east central and coastal areas will do best in Vic, especially today and Monday with a ...