Snow and fog, sure — but what other weather does winter bring to Tasmania?

Models suggest below normal rainfall for the northern half of Tasmania this winter, with normal amounts for southern areas. (ABC Open contributor Carmel Boyd)

Winter in Tasmania conjures up images of a snow-capped kunanyi/Mount Wellington and frosty starts to the day.

But the reality is that winter brings all kinds of possible weather around the state, with the typical winter weather pattern usually resulting from a belt of westerly winds known as the "roaring forties".