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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Mostafa Rachwani

Polar blast sweeping across Australia’s east forecast to bring rain, hail and snow

Four people walking in Sydney CBD, two are holding umbrellas
While Sydney enjoyed a sunny Tuesday morning, frosty weather is expected on Wednesday as a polar blast brings temperatures down to 7C. Photograph: Rex/Shutterstock

A polar blast is making its way across Australia’s east coast, bringing with it rain, snow and a drop in temperatures.

A cold front that moved through Victoria and Tasmania earlier in the week is now moving across New South Wales, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting rain and potentially severe thunderstorms, including hail, for areas in the north-east of the state.

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