Vic Cold Outbreak July 31 to August 2

[I_Love_Storms]

It looks extremely windy tomorrow. I'd say gusts up to 120kph around the bay.

[Macedonian]

That august 2005 sea level event completely missed Mt Macedon, it snowed just about everywhere else that day. I was in my little tin shack up on the mount for the whole event and didn't see a flake
It was sunny windy and extremely cold but no snow at all. I think it hovered just below zero all day which is pretty amazing considering it was sunny a lot of the day. Cold in a tin shack!

[I_Love_Storms]

*** SEVERE WEATHER WARNING ***
*** FOR DESTRUCTIVE AND DAMAGING WINDS ***
*** ALL DISTRICTS ***
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning.
Severe Weather Warning
IDV28000
Severe Weather Warning
for destructive winds and damaging winds
for people in the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Issued at 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 30 July 2014.
Weather Situation
A strong cold front south of the Bight will move towards southwestern Victoria tonight before crossing the State during Thursday.
Destructive winds around 80 km/h with peak gusts of 140 km/h are forecast for parts of the North East, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts above 1000 metres during tonight and Thursday. In lower lying areas gusts to 110 km/h are forecast.
Damaging winds around 60 km/h with peak gusts of 110 km/h are forecast for the Mallee, Wimmera, North Central, South West and Central forecast districts and parts of the Northern Country forecast district.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
Keep clear of fallen power lines.
For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Wednesday.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's website at http://www.bom.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or call 1300-659-217*.

[Geoff]

Hmmm, a bit apprehensive about those winds coming! We've got visitors from the UK coming to stay on Saturday, and if we lose our power (quite likely) we'll be in a cold house with no water on tap!!!

[Wilko]

Tomorrow is a day to stay off the roads
Tie down loose items and stay away from big overhanging trees
This is going to be a Severe event
Hate to be alarmist but best be prepared
Love wild weather though and will be taking pics over the bay
Thursday and Friday

[Skywalker]

Tomorrow is a day to stay off the roads

I guess riding to work is out of the question tomorrow.

[tonycynic]

Going to be a fun day tomorrow, am driving a hilux van around the bay. Got the video installed so if I get tipped I will load it here. Working outside for the rest of the week with a nice view to the NW. Might take my kite.

[Macedonian]

I've just organised to have Friday off work. If it snows I will be tucked up at home

[Sererny]

I've taken friday off work too, gunna head to Tanjil Bren again and hopefully get snowed-in for a while

[I_Love_Storms]

Check this out guys, 850 winds for 4pm tomorrow!

[stevco123]

(Piggy-backing off another forum):

-35c at 500hp temps for Friday afternoon, nearing record low temps for this observation.

What does this mean, does anyone know?

[Wilko]

That shows 80knots or 140kmh
What the hell !!!
ILS could u post link for the GFS chart thanks

[Gordon]

More like 150 km/h Wilko. Not looking forward to this bit.

[stevco123]

BoM going for snow above 500m from Thursday night to Saturday night. A whole 48 hours. Certainly sustained if it comes off with a bit off added moisture.

I still reckon snow will get a lot lower than 500m Friday night at least. The setup looks right on some models.

Opinions?

[I_Love_Storms]

That shows 80knots or 140kmh
What the hell !!!
ILS could u post link for the GFS chart thanks

That is at 850 though, as it tracks east it gets more severe at 7pm!

http://forecasts.bsch.au.com

[Thunderclap]

Hey guys really enthusiastic about this one, just wondering if there's any chance of snow at my elevation for this system and what would be the best time for a snow chase!

[Macedonian]

It's happened before thunderclap.
I've seen a good fall on the slopes of Mount Gisborne and around the New Gisborne fwy off ramp

[EMDG6B]

Hoping for something out of this system! Been a while since we have had decent snow around here, 2008 was the last really good fall we had... Well overdue I think

[Macedonian]

20o8 was the last great fall here too. It was fantastic, it snowed from the afternoon all through the night and we had really good cover on the ground two days after.
I've decided to take Friday off, it will at least be nice to be at home when the really cold air is around.

[stevco123]

2005... Got a few flurries of genuine snow in the afternoon here at elevation of about 60m asl, and then again at night. Didn't settle. I also remember heavy sleet on Swansea Rd near Lilydale.

As for 2008, this photo was taken by me in Olinda. I am facing Westerly towards the centre of Olinda (off the main road to the right.