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The northern Queensland coast, between Cairns and Townsville is likely to see 25 to 50 mm rain over the course of just a day or two, with local falls ranging from 50 to 75 mm. Most of this is likely to fall on Tuesday.

There are two snow systems gearing up ready to cross the Australian Alps. The first one arrives on Sunday, and the second, potentially bigger one, hits on Monday to Wednesday next week.

A quarter of Victoria recorded more than 50mm of rain on the long weekend. The majority of southeastern Australia recorded more than 25mm of rain.

The King's Birthday big snow system has a little more to deliver on Monday.

The big rain event delivered good rainfalls for many, and there is still a little more to come. The next weather systems don't look as significant, with lighter follow up falls over the next week.

This weather system is locked and loaded. We have the perfect trifecta of lingering low pressure.. moisture.. and bitterly cold air, all working together to bring exceptional snowfalls - ensuring a tremendous start to the snow season.