Post by greysrigging on May 8, 2022 19:24:59 GMT -5
With winter in the Southern Hemisphere just around the corner, thought we would have a look at Australia's snowiest larger towns and cities.
So when we say 'snowiest' we're not talking Buffalo or high country BC or somewhere in the Pyreneese. Nope, snowy conditions at low altitude are as rare as rocking horse poo in AU and in reality most Austalians have little or no experience of snow, ice, snowploughs, school closures etc.
Of course, the Australian Alps/Snowy Mountains are one of the wettest regions in the country and winter snowfalls can be prolonged and heavy in the mountains.
At low altitude in the south eastern states, snowfalls are marginal at best and often a once in a generation occurrance. In Tasmania settling snow is reasonably common in the Midlands above 300m/400m asl. In Victoria, snowfalls around 400m/600m asl happen most winters and does in South Australia as well. Regular winter snowfalls in the foothills of the southern and central ranges of NSW commence about 600m asl and are reasonably frequent in the Blue Mountains and Central West of NSW above 800m/1000m asl.
A fact that many Aussies and overseas visitors find surprising is the occurrance of snowy days along the Northern Tablelands of NSW and into the Granite Belt of South East QLD, generally at altitudes above 1000m and between 28*S-30*S !.
www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-08/snow-history-with-a-cold-blast-expected-in-south-east-australia/11388666?nw=0&r=Gallery
Launceston, TAS is at 41°26′31″S 147°8′42″E in the Tamar Valley, Northern Tasmania. 15m-30m asl.
Launceston is a city in the north of Tasmania, Australia, at the confluence of the North Esk and South Esk rivers where they become the Tamar River (kanamaluka). Launceston has a population of 110,472 in the significant urban area (2020). Launceston is the second most populous city in Tasmania after the state capital, Hobart, As of 2020, Launceston is the 17th largest city in Australia. Launceston is fourth-largest inland city and the ninth-largest non-capital city in Australia. Launceston is the most liveable regional city, and was one of the most popular regional cities to move to in Australia from 2020 to 2021.
Lonnie normally wouldn't make the list of 'snowiest cities', but its included as it is very rare to see an urban area of 110k covered in snow in AU (winter 2020 )
www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-05/parts-of-tasmania-wake-to-snowy-surprise/12524416
Launceston has an oceanic, temperate climate,[42] with four distinct seasons. The city is located in the Tamar Valley and is surrounded by many large hills and mountains. With this type of topography, Launceston's weather patterns can change considerably in a short period.
The warmest months are in January and February with an average air temperature range of 12.2 to 24.4 °C (54 to 76 °F). Throughout the year there is an average of 4.3 days a year over 30 °C (86 °F). The maximum recorded temperature was 39 °C (102 °F) on 30 January 2009, with Launceston Airport reaching 40.4 °C (105 °F) on that same day, during the 2009 Southeastern Australia heat wave.
Winters are cool with minimum temperatures dropping below 2 °C (36 °F) an average of 61 days a year. The coldest month is July, with an average temperature range of 2.2 to 12.5 °C (36 to 55 °F). The lowest recorded minimum at Launceston's current weather station, Ti Tree Bend was −5.2 °C (22.6 °F) on 21 July 1991. Launceston very rarely receives snowfall, with snow falling in 1951 and 1986, and again on 3 August 2015, when most of the state received snowfall due to a cold front moving up from Antarctica.[43] On the night of 4 August 2020, Launceston received an inch of snow on the ground, with varying levels around the state.[44]
Winter, for Launceston, is also the season with the least amount of wind. Because of this and the topographical effect of the Tamar Valley, Launceston winters are renowned for foggy mornings, with Launceston Airport the most fog-bound commercial airport in Australia. The average annual rainfall, with moderate to low variability, is 665 mm (26 in), falling on an average of 88.4 days a year. The most rain Ti Tree Bend has received in a year was 829.6 millimetres (32.66 in) in 1992, though Launceston Airport received 953.1 millimetres (37.52 in) in 1956. As in most of Tasmania 2006 was the driest year when just 394.8 millimetres (15.54 in) fell
Ballarat, VIC Longitude: 143.850255. Latitude: -37.562158. Elevation: 450m / 1476feet
Ballarat is a city in the Central Highlands of Victoria, Australia. In 2021, Ballarat had a population of 113,183, making it the third-largest city in Victoria
Renowned Australia wide for its shithouse climate, Ballarat is the largest city in the country to see regular ( by AU standards ) snowfalls. a cold windy place in winter, and summers can rise into the 40's, then plumment to the mid teens the next day. I can remember playing cricket there on a sub 10c day in early March....friggen yuck !
The city and suburbs sit around 400m/600m asl with higher extinct volcanic peaks rising above 700m.
www.camdencourier.com.au/story/2459787/snow-falls-in-ballarat-city-centre-photos/
Climate
Ballarat has a moderate oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb) with four distinct seasons. Its elevation, ranging between 400 and 630 metres (1,310 and 2,070 feet) above sea level, causes its mean monthly temperatures to tend to be on average 3 to 5 °C (5 to 9 °F) below those of Melbourne, especially in winter.[citation needed] The mean daily maximum temperature for January is 25.1 °C (77 °F), while the mean minimum is 10.9 °C (52 °F). In July, the mean maximum is 10.0 °C (50 °F); average July minimum is 3.2 °C (38 °F). Ballarat has 55.2 clear days annually.
The city has a well known reputation for unpredictable and extreme weather, ranging from snowfall to intense heatwaves. Perhaps the most infamous feature of Ballarat's climate is the chilly winter, often accentuated by driving winds
Cooma, NSW. Latitude: 36°14′06″ S Longitude: 149°07′26″ E Elevation above sea level: 796 m = 2611 ft.
Cooma is a town in the south of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 114 kilometres (71 mi) south of the national capital, Canberra, via the Monaro Highway. It is also on the Snowy Mountains Highway, connecting Bega with the Riverina.
At the 2016 census, Cooma had a population of 6,742. Cooma is the main town of the Monaro region. It is 800 metres (2,620 ft) above sea level.
Cooma in 1949
www.snowyhydro.com.au/generation/the-snowy-scheme/
Climate
Cooma has an oceanic climate (Cfb); however, it is warmer than would be expected for its altitude and latitude due to being on the leeward (eastern) side of the ranges; this is evident when compared to Batlow on the windward (western) side of the ranges, which averages 3 °C cooler in winter maxima. Summers are warm with cool nights, and winters are chilly with freezing nighttime lows.
The area is relatively dry by south-east coastal Australia standards because it falls in a rain shadow; the Great Dividing Range blocks moisture from Southern Ocean-originated westerly frontal systems and damp easterlies from the Tasman Sea as the town is sandwiched between the western and eastern crests of the Range. Despite its dryness, it only has 90.1 clear days annually, lower than the adjacent coastal areas of Wollongong and Sydney (106 and 107 clear days, respectively). Strong cold fronts often push through the region in winter and snow is not uncommon in Cooma from June to August, however is generally light and rarely settles for more than 24 hours (due to the foehn effect brought about by its eastern location). Severe thunderstorms are semi-frequent in summer and due to the towns elevation can carry large quantities of hail.
Mean daily minimum temperatures range from −2.7 °C (27.1 °F) (July) to 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) (January), with an annual mean daily minimum of 4.1 °C (39.4 °F). Mean daily maximum temperatures range from 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) (July) to 27.3 °C (81.1 °F) (January), with an annual mean daily maximum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F).
Orange, NSW Longitude: 149.1. Latitude: -33.283333. Elevation: 869m / 2851feet
Located in the Central West of NSW, Orange is another region/city that experience regular winter and spring snowfalls. The city and suburbs lie between 800m and 1000m, the 'sweet spot' for winter chill. It is 254 km (158 mi) west of the state capital, Sydney [206 km (128 mi) on a great circle], at an altitude of 862 metres (2,828 ft). Orange had an estimated urban population of 40,493[1] as of June 2018 making the city a significant regional centre. A significant nearby landmark is Mount Canobolas with a peak elevation of 1,395 m (4,577 ft).
I have seen plenty of snow and ice in the district, and on my many trips south to Sydney from Darwin, Orange is the first 'wintery' place encountered even in summer ! The Great Western Highway is closed by snow and ice several times during the winter months between Orange and Katoomba
www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/07/03/4038719.htm
Geography and climate
Owing to its altitude, Orange has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb), with warm summers (though with cool mornings) and cold, wet winters with frequent morning frosts and light to moderate, sometimes heavy snowfalls. The city is relatively wet for an inland location owing to orographic effects from Mount Canobolas, especially during the cooler months when snow falls; Orange is amongst the few cities in Australia to receive regular snowfall, and is likewise the snowiest city in Australia (not counting smaller towns such as Oberon). Due to its windward position that straddles the Great Dividing Range, Orange experiences wetter winters than the cities in the east such as Lithgow and Bathurst.
Compared with most population centres in Australia it has colder winters, especially in terms of its daytime maximum temperatures, owing chiefly to its westerly exposure. In summer, the average (and absolute) maximum temperatures are also lower than in most inland centres, on account of its elevation. Owing to its inland location, the humidity is low in the summer months with the dewpoint typically around 10 °C. Having 99.8 clear days annually, it is still cloudier than the coastal areas of Sydney and Wollongong (104 and 107 clear days, respectively), with a marked lack of sunshine in winter compared to summer.
The climate has enabled the area to be a major apple and pear producer, and more recently a centre for cool-weather wine production.
Lithgow, NSW. Latitude: 33°28′56″ S Longitude: 150°08′10″ E Elevation above sea level: 917 m = 3008 ft.
Lithgow is a town in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia and is the administrative center of the City of Lithgow local government area. It is located in a mountain valley named Lithgow's Valley by John Oxley in honour of William Lithgow, the first Auditor-General of New South Wales.
Lithgow is on the Great Western Highway, about 150 km (95 mi) west of Sydney, or via the old mountain route, Bells Line of Road, from Windsor. At June 2018 Lithgow had an estimated urban population of 12,973. Lithgow is surrounded by a varied landscape characterised by seven valleys which include national parks, one of which, the Blue Mountains National Park, is a World Heritage Area. The Wollemi National Park is home to the Jurassic-age tree the Wollemi Pine, which was found growing in a remote canyon in the park.
Lithgow the town is located in a valley 900m asl and is a renowned Blue Mountains cold and bleak coal mining town, complete with frosty nights and some winter snowfalls.
i cant ever remember being warm here....
www.blackheathweather.com/pastfalls.html
Lithgow 1970
Lithgow 1910
Climate
Lithgow features a subtropical highland climate { yeah right....who comes up with this b/s ?} (Köppen climate classification Cfb) with warm summers, cool to cold winters and generally steady precipitation year-round. Despite its location on highlands, Lithgow manages to have 90.3 clear days annually.
Lithgow is one of the few Australian cities to see snow, although snowfall is rarely in significant quantities due to the foehn effect brought about by the ranges to the west of the city. One major event was the late season snowfall in October 2014, where 20 centimetres of snow fell.
Armidale/Glen innes, NSW/Stanthorpe QLD ( plateau between 900m-1200m and 28*/30*S )
I've combined these three places in the Northern Tablelands/Granite Belt as they dont really see regular winter snowfalls, but the snow that does fall is geographically an outlier in Australia
The town of Guyra, at 1360m asl lies between Armidale and Glen Innes and usually sees 3 or 4 snowfalls per winter. Both Armidale and Glen Innes are at about 1000m asl and Stanthorpe about 850m
The Northern Tablelands, also known as the New England Tableland, is a plateau and a region of the Great Dividing Range in northern New South Wales, Australia. It includes the New England Range, the narrow highlands area of the New England region, stretching from the Moonbi Range in the south to the Queensland border in the north.[1] The region corresponds generally to the Bureau of Meteorology forecast area for the Northern Tablelands which in this case includes Inverell although it is significantly lower in elevation.
Geography and climate
These tablelands are the largest highland area in Australia, covering approximately 18,197 square kilometres.[2] There are widespread high points over 1,000 metres including The Brothers (1,508m), Ben Lomond (1,505m), Mount Rumbee (1,503m), Point Lookout (1,564m), Campoompeta (1,510m), Mount Spirabo (1,492m), Mount Mitchell (1,475m), Chandler's Peak (1,471m), Mount Grundy (1,462m), Mount Bajimba (1,448 m) and the highest point at Round Mountain is 1,584 metres above sea level.[3] The now closed railway station at Ben Lomond, was the highest railway station in Australia.
Armidale
Glen Innes
www.gleninnesexaminer.com.au/story/3206441/gallery-snow-in-glen-innes/
Stanthorpe QLD
www.weatherarmidale.com/Qldsnow1.htm
Queenslanders say Stanthorpe is cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey, so the locals built a brass monkey statue....haha
www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-17/when-snow-fell-in-tropical-queensland/12407184
So when we say 'snowiest' we're not talking Buffalo or high country BC or somewhere in the Pyreneese. Nope, snowy conditions at low altitude are as rare as rocking horse poo in AU and in reality most Austalians have little or no experience of snow, ice, snowploughs, school closures etc.
Of course, the Australian Alps/Snowy Mountains are one of the wettest regions in the country and winter snowfalls can be prolonged and heavy in the mountains.
At low altitude in the south eastern states, snowfalls are marginal at best and often a once in a generation occurrance. In Tasmania settling snow is reasonably common in the Midlands above 300m/400m asl. In Victoria, snowfalls around 400m/600m asl happen most winters and does in South Australia as well. Regular winter snowfalls in the foothills of the southern and central ranges of NSW commence about 600m asl and are reasonably frequent in the Blue Mountains and Central West of NSW above 800m/1000m asl.
A fact that many Aussies and overseas visitors find surprising is the occurrance of snowy days along the Northern Tablelands of NSW and into the Granite Belt of South East QLD, generally at altitudes above 1000m and between 28*S-30*S !.
www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-08/snow-history-with-a-cold-blast-expected-in-south-east-australia/11388666?nw=0&r=Gallery
Launceston, TAS is at 41°26′31″S 147°8′42″E in the Tamar Valley, Northern Tasmania. 15m-30m asl.
Launceston is a city in the north of Tasmania, Australia, at the confluence of the North Esk and South Esk rivers where they become the Tamar River (kanamaluka). Launceston has a population of 110,472 in the significant urban area (2020). Launceston is the second most populous city in Tasmania after the state capital, Hobart, As of 2020, Launceston is the 17th largest city in Australia. Launceston is fourth-largest inland city and the ninth-largest non-capital city in Australia. Launceston is the most liveable regional city, and was one of the most popular regional cities to move to in Australia from 2020 to 2021.
Lonnie normally wouldn't make the list of 'snowiest cities', but its included as it is very rare to see an urban area of 110k covered in snow in AU (winter 2020 )
www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-05/parts-of-tasmania-wake-to-snowy-surprise/12524416
Launceston has an oceanic, temperate climate,[42] with four distinct seasons. The city is located in the Tamar Valley and is surrounded by many large hills and mountains. With this type of topography, Launceston's weather patterns can change considerably in a short period.
The warmest months are in January and February with an average air temperature range of 12.2 to 24.4 °C (54 to 76 °F). Throughout the year there is an average of 4.3 days a year over 30 °C (86 °F). The maximum recorded temperature was 39 °C (102 °F) on 30 January 2009, with Launceston Airport reaching 40.4 °C (105 °F) on that same day, during the 2009 Southeastern Australia heat wave.Winters are cool with minimum temperatures dropping below 2 °C (36 °F) an average of 61 days a year. The coldest month is July, with an average temperature range of 2.2 to 12.5 °C (36 to 55 °F). The lowest recorded minimum at Launceston's current weather station, Ti Tree Bend was −5.2 °C (22.6 °F) on 21 July 1991. Launceston very rarely receives snowfall, with snow falling in 1951 and 1986, and again on 3 August 2015, when most of the state received snowfall due to a cold front moving up from Antarctica.[43] On the night of 4 August 2020, Launceston received an inch of snow on the ground, with varying levels around the state.[44]
Winter, for Launceston, is also the season with the least amount of wind. Because of this and the topographical effect of the Tamar Valley, Launceston winters are renowned for foggy mornings, with Launceston Airport the most fog-bound commercial airport in Australia. The average annual rainfall, with moderate to low variability, is 665 mm (26 in), falling on an average of 88.4 days a year. The most rain Ti Tree Bend has received in a year was 829.6 millimetres (32.66 in) in 1992, though Launceston Airport received 953.1 millimetres (37.52 in) in 1956. As in most of Tasmania 2006 was the driest year when just 394.8 millimetres (15.54 in) fell
Ballarat, VIC Longitude: 143.850255. Latitude: -37.562158. Elevation: 450m / 1476feet
Ballarat is a city in the Central Highlands of Victoria, Australia. In 2021, Ballarat had a population of 113,183, making it the third-largest city in Victoria
Renowned Australia wide for its shithouse climate, Ballarat is the largest city in the country to see regular ( by AU standards ) snowfalls. a cold windy place in winter, and summers can rise into the 40's, then plumment to the mid teens the next day. I can remember playing cricket there on a sub 10c day in early March....friggen yuck !
The city and suburbs sit around 400m/600m asl with higher extinct volcanic peaks rising above 700m.
www.camdencourier.com.au/story/2459787/snow-falls-in-ballarat-city-centre-photos/
Climate
Ballarat has a moderate oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb) with four distinct seasons. Its elevation, ranging between 400 and 630 metres (1,310 and 2,070 feet) above sea level, causes its mean monthly temperatures to tend to be on average 3 to 5 °C (5 to 9 °F) below those of Melbourne, especially in winter.[citation needed] The mean daily maximum temperature for January is 25.1 °C (77 °F), while the mean minimum is 10.9 °C (52 °F). In July, the mean maximum is 10.0 °C (50 °F); average July minimum is 3.2 °C (38 °F). Ballarat has 55.2 clear days annually.
The city has a well known reputation for unpredictable and extreme weather, ranging from snowfall to intense heatwaves. Perhaps the most infamous feature of Ballarat's climate is the chilly winter, often accentuated by driving winds
Cooma, NSW. Latitude: 36°14′06″ S Longitude: 149°07′26″ E Elevation above sea level: 796 m = 2611 ft.
Cooma is a town in the south of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 114 kilometres (71 mi) south of the national capital, Canberra, via the Monaro Highway. It is also on the Snowy Mountains Highway, connecting Bega with the Riverina.
At the 2016 census, Cooma had a population of 6,742. Cooma is the main town of the Monaro region. It is 800 metres (2,620 ft) above sea level.
Cooma in 1949
www.snowyhydro.com.au/generation/the-snowy-scheme/
Climate
Cooma has an oceanic climate (Cfb); however, it is warmer than would be expected for its altitude and latitude due to being on the leeward (eastern) side of the ranges; this is evident when compared to Batlow on the windward (western) side of the ranges, which averages 3 °C cooler in winter maxima. Summers are warm with cool nights, and winters are chilly with freezing nighttime lows.
The area is relatively dry by south-east coastal Australia standards because it falls in a rain shadow; the Great Dividing Range blocks moisture from Southern Ocean-originated westerly frontal systems and damp easterlies from the Tasman Sea as the town is sandwiched between the western and eastern crests of the Range. Despite its dryness, it only has 90.1 clear days annually, lower than the adjacent coastal areas of Wollongong and Sydney (106 and 107 clear days, respectively). Strong cold fronts often push through the region in winter and snow is not uncommon in Cooma from June to August, however is generally light and rarely settles for more than 24 hours (due to the foehn effect brought about by its eastern location). Severe thunderstorms are semi-frequent in summer and due to the towns elevation can carry large quantities of hail.
Mean daily minimum temperatures range from −2.7 °C (27.1 °F) (July) to 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) (January), with an annual mean daily minimum of 4.1 °C (39.4 °F). Mean daily maximum temperatures range from 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) (July) to 27.3 °C (81.1 °F) (January), with an annual mean daily maximum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F).
Orange, NSW Longitude: 149.1. Latitude: -33.283333. Elevation: 869m / 2851feet
Located in the Central West of NSW, Orange is another region/city that experience regular winter and spring snowfalls. The city and suburbs lie between 800m and 1000m, the 'sweet spot' for winter chill. It is 254 km (158 mi) west of the state capital, Sydney [206 km (128 mi) on a great circle], at an altitude of 862 metres (2,828 ft). Orange had an estimated urban population of 40,493[1] as of June 2018 making the city a significant regional centre. A significant nearby landmark is Mount Canobolas with a peak elevation of 1,395 m (4,577 ft).
I have seen plenty of snow and ice in the district, and on my many trips south to Sydney from Darwin, Orange is the first 'wintery' place encountered even in summer ! The Great Western Highway is closed by snow and ice several times during the winter months between Orange and Katoomba
www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/07/03/4038719.htm
Geography and climate
Owing to its altitude, Orange has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb), with warm summers (though with cool mornings) and cold, wet winters with frequent morning frosts and light to moderate, sometimes heavy snowfalls. The city is relatively wet for an inland location owing to orographic effects from Mount Canobolas, especially during the cooler months when snow falls; Orange is amongst the few cities in Australia to receive regular snowfall, and is likewise the snowiest city in Australia (not counting smaller towns such as Oberon). Due to its windward position that straddles the Great Dividing Range, Orange experiences wetter winters than the cities in the east such as Lithgow and Bathurst.
Compared with most population centres in Australia it has colder winters, especially in terms of its daytime maximum temperatures, owing chiefly to its westerly exposure. In summer, the average (and absolute) maximum temperatures are also lower than in most inland centres, on account of its elevation. Owing to its inland location, the humidity is low in the summer months with the dewpoint typically around 10 °C. Having 99.8 clear days annually, it is still cloudier than the coastal areas of Sydney and Wollongong (104 and 107 clear days, respectively), with a marked lack of sunshine in winter compared to summer.
The climate has enabled the area to be a major apple and pear producer, and more recently a centre for cool-weather wine production.
Lithgow, NSW. Latitude: 33°28′56″ S Longitude: 150°08′10″ E Elevation above sea level: 917 m = 3008 ft.
Lithgow is a town in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia and is the administrative center of the City of Lithgow local government area. It is located in a mountain valley named Lithgow's Valley by John Oxley in honour of William Lithgow, the first Auditor-General of New South Wales.
Lithgow is on the Great Western Highway, about 150 km (95 mi) west of Sydney, or via the old mountain route, Bells Line of Road, from Windsor. At June 2018 Lithgow had an estimated urban population of 12,973. Lithgow is surrounded by a varied landscape characterised by seven valleys which include national parks, one of which, the Blue Mountains National Park, is a World Heritage Area. The Wollemi National Park is home to the Jurassic-age tree the Wollemi Pine, which was found growing in a remote canyon in the park.
Lithgow the town is located in a valley 900m asl and is a renowned Blue Mountains cold and bleak coal mining town, complete with frosty nights and some winter snowfalls.
i cant ever remember being warm here....
www.blackheathweather.com/pastfalls.html
Lithgow 1970
Lithgow 1910
Climate
Lithgow features a subtropical highland climate { yeah right....who comes up with this b/s ?} (Köppen climate classification Cfb) with warm summers, cool to cold winters and generally steady precipitation year-round. Despite its location on highlands, Lithgow manages to have 90.3 clear days annually.
Lithgow is one of the few Australian cities to see snow, although snowfall is rarely in significant quantities due to the foehn effect brought about by the ranges to the west of the city. One major event was the late season snowfall in October 2014, where 20 centimetres of snow fell.
Armidale/Glen innes, NSW/Stanthorpe QLD ( plateau between 900m-1200m and 28*/30*S )
I've combined these three places in the Northern Tablelands/Granite Belt as they dont really see regular winter snowfalls, but the snow that does fall is geographically an outlier in Australia
The town of Guyra, at 1360m asl lies between Armidale and Glen Innes and usually sees 3 or 4 snowfalls per winter. Both Armidale and Glen Innes are at about 1000m asl and Stanthorpe about 850m
The Northern Tablelands, also known as the New England Tableland, is a plateau and a region of the Great Dividing Range in northern New South Wales, Australia. It includes the New England Range, the narrow highlands area of the New England region, stretching from the Moonbi Range in the south to the Queensland border in the north.[1] The region corresponds generally to the Bureau of Meteorology forecast area for the Northern Tablelands which in this case includes Inverell although it is significantly lower in elevation.
Geography and climate
These tablelands are the largest highland area in Australia, covering approximately 18,197 square kilometres.[2] There are widespread high points over 1,000 metres including The Brothers (1,508m), Ben Lomond (1,505m), Mount Rumbee (1,503m), Point Lookout (1,564m), Campoompeta (1,510m), Mount Spirabo (1,492m), Mount Mitchell (1,475m), Chandler's Peak (1,471m), Mount Grundy (1,462m), Mount Bajimba (1,448 m) and the highest point at Round Mountain is 1,584 metres above sea level.[3] The now closed railway station at Ben Lomond, was the highest railway station in Australia.
Armidale
Glen Innes
www.gleninnesexaminer.com.au/story/3206441/gallery-snow-in-glen-innes/
Stanthorpe QLD
www.weatherarmidale.com/Qldsnow1.htm
Queenslanders say Stanthorpe is cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey, so the locals built a brass monkey statue....haha
www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-17/when-snow-fell-in-tropical-queensland/12407184
