1 hour ago from The Hobart Mercury
THE first dusting of snow on Mt Wellington and other southern Tasmanian peaks marks the unofficial start to the state's cold season.
Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Ray Evans said a blast of cold air across the state was driven by a high pressure system to the state's southwest coinciding with a low pressure system off the NSW coast.
Snow began falling on Thursday afternoon.
It settled on southern peaks, as far north as Mt Field and parts of the Central Highlands.
Mr Evans said Tasmania appeared to be settling into its typical autumn weather pattern – cold fronts moving through from the west in rapid succession.
Brittany, 14, and John McGill, 12, of Sydney, who are visiting Tasmania for the first time with their family, enjoyed the snow on Mt Wellington yesterday, having snowball fights and making snow angels.
"We certainly didn't expect to see snow," Brittany said.
"It's a real blast."
Police warned motorists to avoid Pinnacle Rd today because snow had created hazardous conditions down to the Springs.
Hobart City Council staff will review conditions this morning and decide whether to close the road.
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