View the current warnings for Tasmania
Forecast issued at 4:25 pm EDT on Thursday 17 October 2019.
Weather Situation
A low pressure system about eastern Bass Strait will move away over the Tasman Sea this evening, as a broad ridge of high pressure extends over Tasmania. Northwesterly winds are expected to strengthen on Friday ahead of a cold front that will cross the state during the afternoon and evening, with a cooler, strong westerly flow to follow for Saturday and Sunday as a high builds over the Bight. The high will slowly approach the Tasmania during Monday.
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Partly cloudy. Slight (30%) chance of a shower in the east, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
Friday 18 October
Cloudy. Very high (95%) chance of showers or snow, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south at night. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 25 to 40 km/h early in the morning then turning westerly 30 to 40 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 4 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 8 and 13.
Fire Danger - Low-Moderate
Sun protection 9:50am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
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Bothwell | 2 | 17 |
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Cradle Valley | 2 | 9 |
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Tarraleah | 2 | 13 |
Saturday 19 October
Cloudy. High (80%) chance of showers or snow, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon. Possible hail in the morning and afternoon. Winds westerly 30 to 45 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 3 and 1 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 3 and 9.
Sunday 20 October
Cloudy. Very high (90%) chance of showers in the west, medium (60%) chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 1100 metres. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 3 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 7 and 11.
Monday 21 October
Partly cloudy. Medium (40%) chance of showers in the west, most likely in the morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 17.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:40 am EDT Friday.
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