Wintery long weekend to deliver snowy start to Australia’s ski season

Two cold fronts moving in from the Great Australian Bight will bring rain, storms and hail across SA, Victoria and NSW over the King’s birthday long weekend

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The King’s birthday long weekend could be the snowiest start to an Australian ski season in years, forecasters predict.

Weatherzone said up to 70cm of snow could accumulate at the higher resorts by Tuesday evening, with at least 15cm to 30cm at lower resorts.

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