![Jackets and hats: Changeable weather conditions saw interstate visitors Shannon Briggs and Tess Johnson step out prepared for all seasons at Party in the Paddock. Picture: Scott Gelston Jackets and hats: Changeable weather conditions saw interstate visitors Shannon Briggs and Tess Johnson step out prepared for all seasons at Party in the Paddock. Picture: Scott Gelston](/web/20240910025716im_/http://www.examiner.com.au/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/6tKm2GZhUUT5mceDZy4vYp/fbbdbf22-29d3-4ea1-a418-8a4bb8d1e041.jpg/r0_90_2832_3896_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
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While most of the nation is battling a heatwave, Tasmania is in for cooler temperatures, gusty winds and snow fall as low as 1000 metres on Sunday.
Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Tristen Oakley said a cold front is expected to move across Tasmania on Sunday, causing snow flurries around the Central Plateau.
“Everywhere else is under the influence of a high pressure system,” Mr Oakley said.
“Because we are a bit further south, we are in a south-westerly wind flow, so we miss out on all that hot air and the dry conditions,” he said.
In contrast, Saturday’s conditions were mild with Launceston reaching a maximum of 24 degrees.
A cool change is expected to hit late Sunday, with strong gusty winds expected to reach 80km/h in exposed areas.
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With a maximum of 17 degrees predicted for Launceston on Sunday, anyone heading to Festivale should pack a coat.