Unusual snow events in Australia
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Australian Capital Territory
In the ranges to the west of Canberra snow is common during winter, with the snow being visible from Canberra after larger falls.
Most years there is at least one snow fall in Canberra, although it usually doesn't settle.
In 1929 and 1965 there were significant snow falls in the centre of Canberra with the snow on the ground being several centimetres in depth.
New South Wales
It snowed in 1965 and again in the early 1970's on Mt Sugarloaf which has an elevation of about 350m and is about 20km SW of Newcastle.
Another image from Mt. Sugarloaf in 1965 can be found here http://www.lakemac.infohunt.nsw.gov.au/lmphotos/lak045/LAK04586.JPG. If someone can properly put this photo on wikiski that would be great (wiki noob here).
Queensland
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South Australia
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Tasmania
Victoria
In June 2007 Jan Juc (an hour south west of Melbourne and at sea level) received heavy snow which was described in the Geelong Advertiser as a once in 10 year event.
Northern Territory
On rare occasions snow has fallen on Uluru. One such occasion was in July 2007.
Western Australia
Snow falls on the Stirling Ranges in most winters. It does not stay long.
