A strong cold front will approach south-west Western Australia on Sunday, and sweep across the state Sunday night into Monday. This will bring strong to damaging winds, widespread rain, thunderstorms, and possible snow flurries. There is a risk of damaging winds across the Southwest Land Division (including Perth metro) on Sunday afternoon and evening, with a Severe Weather Warning likely to be issued. Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are possible across the southwest with the passage of the front. Cooler conditions are expected in the wake of this front, as maximum temperatures drop to the low to mid-teens by Monday. Snow flurries are possible over the higher peaks of the Stirling Ranges (Bluff Knoll) on Sunday night into Monday morning. Large waves and swells are expected across the south and west coast on Sunday and Monday. This wet and windy weather will move eastwards through southern Western Australia early on Monday, clearing much of the state by Monday night. For the latest forecasts and warnings, visit www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app.

Western Australia is set to experience a significant weather shift as a strong cold front approaches, bringing a potent mix of severe conditions from Sunday into Monday. Residents can anticipate damaging to destructive winds, widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and even the possibility of snow flurries.

The Southwest Land Division, including the Perth metropolitan area, is notably at risk for damaging winds on Sunday afternoon and evening. Authorities are preparing to issue a Severe Weather Warning for these conditions.The passage of the front is also expected to trigger severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts across the southwest region.

Following the frontal system, a noticeable drop in temperatures is forecast. By Monday, maximum temperatures are predicted to fall into the low to mid-teens. The higher elevations of the Stirling Ranges, specifically Bluff Knoll, may witness snow flurries during the overnight hours of Sunday into Monday morning.

Coastal areas along the south and west coasts should prepare for large waves and significant swells throughout Sunday and Monday.

This period of wet and windy weather is expected to advance eastward across southern Western Australia in the early hours of Monday. By Monday night, much of the state is anticipated to see a clearing of these adverse weather conditions.

For the most current weather updates and official warnings, the public is advised to consult the Bureau of Meteorology’s website at www.bom.gov.au or utilize the BOM Weather app.