| Event | Description | Typical Regions | Impact | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Sudden surge of Antarctic air | Tasmania, Victoria, Southern NSW | Snow to low levels (even sea level in Tasmania), pipe freezing, livestock losses | | East Coast Lows | Intense low pressure off eastern coast | Sydney to Brisbane | Flooding, beach erosion, coastal gales (100+ km/h), flight disruptions | | Severe frosts | Radiative cooling under clear skies | Inland QLD, NSW, VIC (e.g., Armidale, Ballarat) | Crop damage (citrus, grapes), burst pipes, increased road ice | | Snowstorms | Prolonged heavy snowfall and wind | Alpine region, Tasmanian highlands | Road closures, power line failures, skier whiteout risk |
Winter is the prime migration season for humpback whales along the eastern and western coasts. Winter Festivals: australia weather winter
While rare in major cities, snow is common in the Australian Alps and parts of Tasmania . | Event | Description | Typical Regions |