Cold = Absence of Warmth: Cold exists when warmth does not
Australia is experiencing some of its coldest temperatures in decades as snow covers part of New South Wales and Victoria.
Sydney experienced its coldest day since 1984.
The low temperatures come as a pool of cool air travels up from Antarctica.
Cold = Absence of Warmth: Cold exists when warmth does not
Cold snap brings snow and bitter weather to eastern Australia
Temperatures expected to drop more than 10C below average in parts of NSW and Queensland, with severe warnings in Victoria and Tasmania
“Last time we saw widespread snowfall up through the northern tablelands was during an event in July 2015, so it is relatively unusual.”
Snow was also likely in Queensland, with temperatures dropping up to 10C below seasonal averages as well.
But it would feel even cooler than forecast, meteorologist Pieter Claassen said.
The Granite Belt could be treated to a sprinkling of snow on Wednesday and Thursday on peaks in the Stanthorpe region.
Tropical north Queensland was not spared either. The NSW Origin team would feel slightly more at home for the series opener in Townsville on Wednesday, with temperatures to feel like 12C at kick-off.
Cold = Absence of Warmth: Cold exists when warmth does not
A shout out to all the emergency services who are currently out there helping people caught out by the polar blast ❄️. A reminder to drive to the conditions, keep flammables a metre from the heater (and fire) 🔥 and test that smoke alarm. Further snow is forecast today. #NSWRFSpic.twitter.com/zp88mq7vdf
— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) June 9, 2021