There might only be a few days left in Canberra's notorious winter, but snow, hail and heavy rain fell around the ACT on Sunday afternoon.
The Bureau of Meteorology had forecast a chilly top of 11, with an 80 per cent chance of rain and possible hail in the morning and afternoon, but there was more to come around lunchtime.
The surprise sent Canberrans outdoors to enjoy the light snow around the ACT and nearby NSW, with photos and videos lighting up social media.
Much of the snow was too light to stick on the ground, but more significant falls were recorded on Black Mountain, Mt Ainslie, at Belconnen, near Uriarra Village and outside Queanbeyan.
Monday will see a top of 13 degrees and partly cloudy conditions, after a cold overnight low of minus 2.4.
And there are more chilly mornings to come. Tuesday and Wednesday are forecast to drop to minus 4 and minus 3 respectively.
The snow meant some sports matches were called off, including junior rugby league games at Wright Park, in Queanbeyan.
The weather is set to warm up next weekend, with Canberra expecting a top of 19 degrees on Saturday.
An ACT government spokeswoman said motorists and other road users faced closures in both directions on the unsealed section of Boboyan Road.
The Mount Franklin Road remains closed at Franklin Chalet.
Motorists are advised to take care on roads across the ACT, particularly rural roads, unsealed roads and stream crossings.
Until Sunday, the mild 2017 winter had yet to produce snow rivalling last year.
In July 2016, sub-zero conditions and heavy winds saw Mount Ainslie and other parts of the ACT transformed into winter wonderlands, complete with snow men and snow fights.
Last month saw the coldest Canberra morning in at least six years as temperatures in the capital plunged to minus 8.7.
It was colder in Canberra than at Thredbo, surpassing the previous recorded low on July 29 2011 at minus 8 degrees.
