Tasmania Wakes Up to a Rare White Christmas as Snow Falls on Christmas Morning
This Christmas morning felt very different for many people in Tasmania, especially those waking up near Hobart and the island’s central regions. Instead of sunshine and summer heat, a light blanket of snow was seen covering Kunanyi, also known as Mount Wellington, creating a scene that looked more like a European winter postcard than an Australian summer day.
Early in the morning, snow was reported on the mountain overlooking Hobart, and by around 8:40am, temperatures at the summit had dropped to a biting minus 1.4 degrees Celsius. The usually rugged landscape was transformed into a soft white view, and the moment was quietly celebrated by locals who rarely get to experience a white Christmas at home. It was described as a wintry sight that instantly stood out, especially given the time of year.
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The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that showers were falling as snow at elevations above 700 metres, which is unusually low for summer. This meant that Mount Wellington was not the only place touched by snow. Parts of central Tasmania, including the central midlands, also received a Christmas morning dusting. Towns like Miena, sitting high above sea level near the Great Lake, appeared to be wrapped in icy calm, with snow settling around the area and discouraging any thoughts of early-morning boating or outdoor plans.
What made the moment even more striking was the contrast with the rest of the country. While Tasmania was waking up to freezing air and snowflakes, much of mainland Australia was preparing for intense heat. Perth, in particular, was forecast to be the hottest capital city on Christmas Day, with temperatures expected to soar to around 41 degrees Celsius under mostly sunny skies. Melbourne was expected to feel cooler than usual, closer to Hobart’s conditions, but without the snow.
Weather experts explained that while brief snowfalls are not unheard of in Tasmania’s highest elevations during summer, they are still considered rare and special. Cold polar air had pushed northward, allowing winter-like conditions to settle briefly over the state. This kind of weather pattern does not usually last long, but when it arrives on Christmas morning, it tends to capture attention and imagination.
For many Tasmanians, the day began with surprise, cameras, and quiet admiration of nature doing something unexpected. While the snow may not last, the memory of waking up to a white Christmas in Australia’s southernmost state is likely to linger long after the holiday ends.
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