Rain Wind Snow: Southern Australia’s Weather Shift | Sydney News

Southern Australia braces for a major weather blast this weekend with widespread rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms threatening farmers and communities across Victoria, WA, SA, and NSW. A flood watch is active for ten catchments in Victoria as the first front delivers much-needed moisture. But don’t let the rain fool you — damaging gusts are on the way, with Adelaide hitting 70 km/h and eastern cities like Sydney and Melbourne facing 90+ km/h winds by Monday. Coastal and mountain areas could see gusts over 100 km/h. The storm’s impact? Ski resorts are bracing for snow loss, especially at lower elevations, as wind and rain erode existing cover. Yet there’s hope: cooler temps early Monday will bring heavy snow to the alps, with a second cold front midweek adding 10-20 cm — possibly totaling 50 cm — turning the season’s toughest conditions into its best yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b0aa01c4b030dba