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A pair of troughs over QLD is producing rain in the northeast coast and showers and storms inland. A low pressure trough stretching from northwest WA to coastal SA & VIC and to TAS is producing patchy light rain. A cold front in southwest WA is delivering showers.

Tuesday 22:00 EST

A deep low pressure trough over QLD and NSW will generate areas of heavy rain and the odd storm. Another trough will cause patchy light rain over southern WA, SA, western VIC and TAS. A ridge of high pressure will keep elsewhere generally dry.

Wednesday 22:00 EST

A deep low pressure trough over NSW and QLD will continue to generate areas of heavy rain and the odd storms. A cold front will approach southwest WA triggering showers. A ridge of high pressure will keep central and western Australia generally dry and sunny.

Thursday 22:00 EST

A cold front will cross southwest WA causing showers. A weakening low and trough over QLD, NSW, VIC and TAS will bring patchy light rain. A ridge of high pressure will keep central Australia dry and sunny.

Friday 22:00 EST

A vigorous cold front will sweep through SA, TAS, VIC and southern NSW bringing showers, gusty winds and alpine snow. Another front will approach SA, with showers likely between fronts along Australia's southern coastline. A high pressure ridge will keep elsewhere mostly dry.

Saturday 22:00 EST

A morning cold front will bring gusty winds and showers to VIC and TAS, before easing. Another front may affect southwest WA as a trough in the northwest brings some patchy light rain. A high will keep elsewhere generally dry and sunny.

Sunday 22:00 EST

A cold front should affect the southeast, maintaining cold, windy and showery conditions. A belot of high pressure should keep central Australia mostly sunny and mild, whilst warm southeasterlies linger across the north. A weak trough may produce showers in the northwest corner.

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