Easter cold snap forecast for southern Australia, with warm sunny weather likely along east coast

Parts of southern Australia could drop to their coldest temperatures of the year this Easter long weekend. (Supplied: Rob Hills)

Parts of southern Australia could experience their coolest temperatures of the year this Easter, as a series of cold fronts trundle across the country.

But for those making their way to the east coast, north of Sydney, it's looking sunny, fine and warm for the start of the long weekend.