Cold change extending across the southeast, but it won't break the heat for long

Jane Bunn
March 17, 2025
5 min read

The first strong cold front of the autumn season has crossed southeastern Australia.

This lets colder, drier air from the Southern Ocean, extend northwards over Australia, replacing the heat and humidity.

BoM's analysis of the weather pattern at 5am AEDT Monday 17th March

It was cold enough to snow on the Australian Alps this morning, and if you're anywhere from Adelaide, to Hobart, to Melbourne to Sydney, you'll feel a difference in the air.

Mt Mawson, TAS on Monday morning

It remains on the cooler side today thanks to high pressure over the Bight - but do note that all the hot air hasn't disappeared - it is still affecting a large part of Queensland, the NT and Western Australia.

Projected temperature at 3pm AEDT on Monday 17th March

As soon as the high moves eastwards, that heat will return southwards - with hot conditions across the southeast again by mid week.

Projected temperature at 3pm AEDT on Wednesday 19th March

Jane Bunn
March 17, 2025
5 min read