Unfortunately, areas in the state’s north-west – like the drought-stricken Mallee – could only expect about 5 millimetres of rain.
In better news, a flood watch warning issued last night for the Yarra River catchment has been downgraded.
There were 30 millimetres of rain recorded across the Yarra River catchment in the 24 hours to 9am on Sunday morning. There were small river level rises across parts of the catchment, and people were advised to keep an eye on conditions.
“Further moderate rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday, but this is no longer expected to cause flooding,” the advice on the weather bureau’s website reads.
However, people have been urged to be aware of any hazards that may still exist in the hazard zone.
The cold air was causing snowfall across the alpine region, down to 900 metres. On Monday, snow is expected to fall at about 1300 or 1400 metres.
“It’s very welcome news for the ski resorts,” Efron added.
And the wet weather is set to continue on the King’s Birthday holiday, for much of the state’s south.
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Falls of up to 5 to 15 millimetres were expected from Monday, with Gippsland to expect high total rainfall.
It’s welcome relief for the state, with much of western Victoria receiving up to 20 millimetres of rain by Saturday.
For those in drought-affected areas, the prolonged rain is a lifeline; the rainfall may not always be heavy, but the cumulative totals over the next several days would help those regions.
The cold and wet conditions follow a balmy and warm autumn.
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