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Millions of Australians set to face spring wintry blast this week

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  • Australians in the south-east states are being advised to expect a wintry blast this week, ending a brief spell of spring sunshine.
  • For Victorians, it will mean showers and possible small hail in Melbourne and Geelong before clearing at the end of the day.
  • Its long-range forecast for September to November predicts both daytime and overnight temperatures are likely to be above average in most of Australia.

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Australians in the south-east states are being advised to expect a wintry blast this week, ending a brief spell of spring sunshine.

The Bureau of Meteorology says it's thanks to a cold front that will race up the east coast from Tuesday, which may even bring snow in Tasmania, Victoria and NSW.

For Victorians, it will mean showers and possible small hail in Melbourne and Geelong before clearing at the end of the day. For Melburnians, Tuesday's maximum of 14C will feel much cooler because of gusty winds.

Its long-range forecast for September to November predicts both daytime and overnight temperatures are likely to be above average in most of Australia.

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