Snow forecast over Bluff Knoll on Thursday in rare event occurring once or twice annually

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Snow forecast over Bluff Knoll on Thursday in rare event occurring once or twice annually

Believed to occur only once or twice a year, Duty Forecaster Bob Tarr at BoM has suggested the iconic Bluff Knoll peak in the Stirling Ranges could be set for snowfall on Thursday or Friday.

With temperatures in the region hovering at 10C around noon, Mr Tarr said it “might be cold enough this afternoon or evening” to spot snowflakes.

However, eager hikers should be aware a “light dusting” is more likely than a heavy downpour.

Camera IconMorgan Steven on Bluff Knoll in June 2023. Credit: Jake Reiddata:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==Camera IconGolden hour at Bluff Knoll, Western Australia. . Credit: @seaustravl

Blanketing snow cover is believed to occur once every 10 years, with a notable incidence in 1998 leaving a remarkable 20cm.

With the advent of social media, evidence of snow over Bluff Knoll has become more frequent due to hikers sharing their rare experiences with others online.

Relying on cold winds from the Southern Ocean, Mr Tarr suggested the chance of snow may be “more favourable” tomorrow during the day should no snow fall on Thursday.

data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==Camera IconSnow falls in Stirling Range National Park and Bluff Knoll as a cold snap hits Western Australia in June 2023.
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July and August are thought to be equally as likely to produce snowfall, with September the third best chance to produce a rare shower ahead of June.

With August 1 having already produced one snow event this season, a potential sequel on Thursday or Friday would be in line with BoM’s annual findings.

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