Mallee District Forecast

View the current warnings for Victoria

Forecast updated at 11:12 am EDT on Thursday 20 March 2025.

Weather Situation

A high pressure ridge over the Tasman Sea will direct a warm northerly airflow across the State this morning, before a cold front crosses the State during the afternoon. On Friday the next high over the Bight will extend a weak ridge over Victoria which will strengthen into the weekend.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday

Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, becoming less likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe, with possible heavy falls in the southeast. Winds north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h shifting south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.

Fire Danger - High

Sun protection 10:20am to 4:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]

7 day Town Forecasts

Precis Icon Location Min Max
Showers. Possible storm. Mildura 32
Showers. Possible storm. Swan Hill 32

Friday 21 March

Slight chance of a shower in the early morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the early morning. Mostly sunny day. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the high 20s.

Saturday 22 March

Sunny. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 12 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.

Sunday 23 March

Sunny. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:15 pm EDT Thursday.

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