Brief relief from the winter chill is coming after rain battered parts of the state, but it won’t last for long with another cold blast on the way.

Another minor flood warning is also in place for the South Esk River above Fingal. Ben Lomond’s Alpine turned into a winter wonderland with reports of 14cm of fresh snow falling on Monday.

Another minor flood warning is also in place for the South Esk River above Fingal. Ben Lomond’s Alpine turned into a winter wonderland with reports of 14cm of fresh snow falling on Monday.

Ben Lomond Alpine Resort is leading the charge into the 2025 snow season as the first Australian ski area to open up this winter season.

Guns blazing at Ben Lomond as 2025 snow season opens. Picture: Ben Lomond Alpine Resort “We’re used to battling the elements here in Tasmania!

Followed categories will be added to My News. Ben Lomond Alpine Resort is leading the charge into the 2025 snow season as the first Australian ski area to open up this winter season.

People across swathes of inland NSW have woken to a dusting of snow, marking the first fall of the season for some regions.