Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

Bush Walkers Weather Alert

for Western forecast district

Issued at 04:34 AM EDT on Wednesday 24 December 2025

snow for the following areas:
Western forecast district
Bush walkers are advised that snow as low as 700 metres is expected from Wednesday evening through to Thursday morning. These hazardous conditions are expected to occur in parts of the Western forecast district.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDT Wednesday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, Central Plateau and parts of North East, East Coast, Midlands and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:40 pm Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

Damaging wind gusts possible on Wednesday as a cold front moves across the state.

Weather Situation
A cold front is expected to move through Tasmania tonight and early tomorrow morning, with strong westerly winds aloft. Damaging wind gusts are possible over elevated peaks as the front approaches, as well as in showers in the wake of the front.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
West to southwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h are likely on Wednesday, with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of 100 km/h possible in elevated parts of the warning area from Wednesday morning and extending throughout the warning area in showers on Wednesday afternoon.
Winds are expected to ease by Wednesday evening as the front moves into the Tasman Sea.
Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Oatlands, Whitemark, Bothwell, Geeveston and Dover.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving.
* Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEDT Wednesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, Central Plateau and parts of North East, East Coast, Midlands and Central North Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:40 pm Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

Damaging wind gusts possible on Wednesday as a cold front moves across the state.

Weather Situation
A cold front is expected to move through Tasmania tonight and early tomorrow morning, with strong westerly winds aloft. Damaging wind gusts are possible over elevated peaks as the front approaches, as well as in showers in the wake of the front.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Furneaux Islands, Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, North East, East Coast, Central North, Central Plateau and Midlands
West to southwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h are likely on Wednesday, with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of 100 km/h possible in elevated parts of the warning area from Wednesday morning and extending throughout the warning area in showers on Wednesday afternoon.
Winds are expected to ease by Wednesday evening as the front moves into the Tasman Sea.
Locations which may be affected include New Norfolk, Oatlands, Whitemark, Bothwell, Geeveston and Dover.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Supervise children closely.
* Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
* Manage pets and livestock.
* Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
* Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
* Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving.
* Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEDT Wednesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.