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A low pressure system off the east coast is causing heavy showers and gusty winds in eastern VIC. A trough associated with this low is bringing light rain to northeast NSW. A low pressure trough is causing areas of light rain to spread over western parts of WA.

Tuesday 22:00 EST

A front will move over the southeast, producing gusty showers in TAS, NSW, VIC and SA, with some highland snow. A trough extending over WA will trigger rain areas, spreading to western SA throughout the day. A weak trough could bring the odd shower to far northern QLD.

Wednesday 22:00 EST

A trough extending from WA to SA will filter tropical moisture through it, bringing areas of rain. Cool winds in the wake of a front should produce showers across TAS and VIC. Another front looks to sweep the edge of southern WA, causing a few showers.

Thursday 22:00 EST

A cold front will approach western VIC and SA, causing showers to increase. A trough will maintain rainy conditions throughout NSW and eastern VIC. Onshore winds will trigger showers along the southern WA coast, while inland areas are drier under a high pressure ridge.

Friday 22:00 EST

A strong cold front will sweep VIC, TAS, NSW and southern QLD, bringing cool showers and snow to the Alps and highlands. A trough over WA should deepen, producing areas of rain in the northwest. A large high pressure system will bring a cool night to SA.

Saturday 22:00 EST

A large high pressure system will bring a cool night across the southeastern inland. Blustery onshore winds are looking to trigger a few showers along the coasts of NSW and TAS. A trough over WA looks to produce rain and a few storms in eastern parts and into SA.

Sunday 22:00 EST

Another front looks to impact the southeast, bringing squally showers to TAS and VIC. A large high pressure system will bring a cool morning to southern QLD and inland NSW, VIC and SA. This high pressure system should also send drier air to the NT, alleviating humidity.

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