Cold Weather and Snow in Southeast Australia

May 6, 2026, 21:53
AustraliaEnvironment

Introduction

Cold air from the south moved into southeast Australia. It brought cold temperatures and snow to many places.

Main Body

Cold air came from the ocean. It hit Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Snow fell in low areas. Some places near Melbourne had snow. Before this, the weather was very warm. Then, the temperature dropped quickly. Melbourne was very cold on Thursday. The wind made it feel even colder. Farmers in Victoria got warnings. They needed to protect their sheep because the cold can kill animals. The cold air will move north to Alice Springs soon.

Conclusion

The cold weather is moving away now. The weather will be warmer and calm this weekend.

Learning

❄️ The 'Change' Pattern

Look at how the story describes weather changing. We use simple words to show a move from one state to another.

1. The Switch

  • Was warm →\rightarrow Dropped quickly
  • Cold air →\rightarrow Move north

2. Word Bank for A2 (Movement & Change)

  • Move: To go from one place to another. (The air moved into Australia)
  • Drop: To go down fast. (The temperature dropped)
  • Hit: To arrive at a place with force. (It hit Tasmania)

3. Simple Logic: 'Because' Use because to explain why something happens. It connects two ideas:

Protect sheep ←\leftarrow because →\rightarrow Cold can kill animals

Vocabulary Learning

cold
Not warm; having low temperature
Example:It was cold outside, so I wore a jacket.
air
The invisible mixture of gases around Earth
Example:The air in the room feels fresh.
snow
Frozen water crystals that fall from clouds
Example:Children played in the snow after school.
warm
Having a moderate or high temperature
Example:The soup is warm and comforting.
temperature
The degree of hotness or coldness of something
Example:The temperature today is 25 degrees Celsius.
wind
Moving air
Example:The wind blew the leaves across the street.
farmers
People who grow crops or raise animals
Example:Farmers plant seeds in spring.
protect
Keep safe from danger or harm
Example:We should protect the animals from the cold.
animals
Living creatures that are not humans
Example:The zoo has many different animals.
calm
Quiet and peaceful
Example:The lake was calm after the storm.