Why Are Strong Winds And Blizzard Conditions Hitting Tasmania?


Eight people were rescued from a blizzard on a Tasmanian mountain, authorities said, as extreme weather wreaked havoc across the state. Authorities said two of the walkers, a 27-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl were very lucky to be alive and are currently being treated in hospital for hypothermia. The cold front is travelling north up the Australian mainland, causing large swells along the coast. What do you think LiveTribers? Why are strong winds and blizzard conditions hitting Tasmania?

Posted by on 04 Jul 2022

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    yogi 65

    All the weather fronts seem to be going a lot lower than they have in previous years. South Australia used to get most of the same weather Perth got but nowadays it all seems to go lower to Tasmania

    Posted by yogi 65 on 06 Aug 2022
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    jaysblueaus

    Tasmania is a wonderful place, even with our weather, we have still been quite lucky, we have not had the weather events of our mainland states, floods after flood. The problem is that too many people do not adhere to and listen to the experts, who tell you how to get ready and make sure you take certain things that will help with your safety. If people were more prepared, then we would not have as many people go missing and are more safe

    Posted by jaysblueaus on 01 Aug 2022
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    Lynda

    It's the typical time of year when our Tassie winter bites. We have a lot of travellers visiting and some really do not know our weather can be extreme.

    Posted by Lynda on 22 Jul 2022
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    cazzle

    Weather engineering.

    Posted by cazzle on 22 Jul 2022
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    Doug

    It’s quite far down south, and known for its extreme cold conditions

    Posted by Doug on 22 Jul 2022
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    BigRuss

    I used to live in Queenstown, on the West coast of Tasmania, it’s not for everyone, but I found the cold and occasional snow exhilarating

    Posted by BigRuss on 18 Jul 2022
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    nellyy63

    There are unusual weather patterns developing over the Indian Ocean and heading to the West of Australia. An uncommon event but apparently not unheard of in our past history.

    Posted by nellyy63 on 11 Jul 2022
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    Jazz78

    It's Winter lol

    Posted by Jazz78 on 10 Jul 2022
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    jodie737

    Well it’s winter and HARP of course

    Posted by jodie737 on 09 Jul 2022
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    CILLY0

    This happens every year in the high country. However there are places around Hobart where it is extremely pleasant, warmer than on the mainland and sunny for almost all day. In fact they are praying for rain for their gardens.

    Posted by CILLY0 on 08 Jul 2022
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    Nuffie

    It's normal winter weather. What's not formal is bloody fools walking around in it. You can get that weather on Mt Wellington in summer.

    Posted by Nuffie on 06 Jul 2022
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    mact

    It's bloody winter in the Southern Hemisphere! It's NORMAL to be cold and icy in Tasmania in winter. Only fools would venture out in the Tassie wilderness, young, inexperienced and poorly prepared. Believe me I'm a committed Bush Walker and would be VERY reluctant to walk in Tassie in Winter...... unless very knowledgeable and well prepared. Still as a retired Paramedic NOTHING about human stupidity ever surprises me.....and kept me in a job over 30 years!! Commonsense is an uncommon trait in modern Aussies!

    Posted by mact on 05 Jul 2022
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    ere

    Because it's winter! What else do you expect? Anyone wanting to go bush walking in Tassie's winter without having years of experience needs their head read, especially with a 16-year-old.

    Posted by ere on 06 Jul 2022
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