BOM predicts snow to low levels in Hobart as part of chilly start to winter

Hobartians are enjoying a stunning display of snow on kunanyi/Mount Wellington after snowfalls lowered to 700 metres overnight, with the white powder forecast to keep falling in the coming days. Key points: Tasmania is experiencing a cold snap during what is set to be a warmer than average winter Snowfalls were expected down to 300 metres on Tuesday and will likely stick around for the weekend There will be flurries in the suburbs of Hobart The Bureau of Meteorology predicted snowfalls in the state's south to 300 metres this afternoon, with accompanying freezing temperatures. "We're looking at maximum temperatures in the south for 9 or 10 degrees for most spots, so that's quite unusual for so early in winter," Mr Conway said. Loading Instagram content Loading Instagram content Loading Instagram content Ski season looking to open a month early Snow also made itself known in the state's north, with the road to Dove Lake at Cradle Mountain shut and the operators at the Ben Lomond ski field scrambling to try and get the mountain open for business a month ahead of schedule. "It's a pretty continuous south-westerly breeze that's going to blow over the state for at least four days," Mr Conway said.