The start of the week in Melbourne and Victoria’s High Country has been characterized by cold and wet weather, with rain and even snowfall in some areas. In the eastern suburbs of Camberwell and Hawthorn East, 110 Citipower customers are without power due to a fallen tree on Riversdale Road, requiring inspection before power can be restored. Additionally, the State Emergency Service is reporting flooding in Kew East and fallen trees in various other locations due to the inclement weather.
Snow has been spotted on Mount Buller and Mount Hotham in the High Country, marking the first snowfalls of the season, despite the official start of the snow season being still two months away. These unexpected snowfalls have added to the wintry conditions in the region. Meanwhile, a suspected underground fault has caused a power outage for 741 Citipower customers in St Leonards on the Bellarine Peninsula. The unpredictable weather patterns have been causing disruptions across different parts of the state.
As the rain continues in Melbourne, the Bureau of Meteorology predicts that it will clear up by the weekend, with temperatures expected to rise to 22 degrees on Sunday and 21 degrees on Monday, with a slight chance of rain. Despite the cold and wet start to the week, there is some relief in sight with the weather expected to improve over the weekend. This change in weather conditions will likely be welcomed by residents who have been affected by the recent storms and power outages.
The extreme weather conditions have led to various incidents across Melbourne and Victoria, including fallen trees, flooding, and power outages. These disruptions have been caused by the heavy rain and snowfall that have characterized the start of the week. Citipower customers in different areas have been affected by power outages due to fallen trees and underground faults. The State Emergency Service has been working to address the flooding and fallen trees reported in different suburbs.
The unexpected snowfall in the High Country has added to the wintry conditions in the region, with Mount Buller and Mount Hotham experiencing their first snowfalls of the year. Despite the early onset of snow, the official start of the snow season is still two months away. These snowfalls have contributed to the cold and wet weather that has been prevalent in Melbourne and Victoria at the start of the week. The Bureau of Meteorology is monitoring the situation and predicts that the rain will clear by the weekend, with temperatures expected to rise.
Overall, the wet and wintry start to the week has brought challenges for residents in Melbourne and Victoria, with power outages, fallen trees, and flooding reported in different areas. Despite the disruptions caused by the inclement weather, there is some relief in sight as the rain is expected to clear by the weekend, with temperatures set to rise. The unexpected snowfalls in the High Country have added to the wintry conditions, with Mount Buller and Mount Hotham receiving their first snowfalls of the year. Residents are advised to stay safe and be prepared for any further weather-related incidents.
