Yes, it snows up in The Highlands of Tasmania in Winter though it only looks like a dusting of snow. The black swans seem to love the snow.
The local Hotel, well part of the roof collapsed in the accommodation section.
The Highlands are near enough in the middle of Tasmania, Australia and the town of Miena is about 1,000 meters above sea level.
We used to go up there in winter and take photos but I can't find them and I think they were taken before digital cameras.
These photos are borrowed, hoping you enjoy and for those that are having heatwaves, hope these photos cool you down a little. Don't know who took these photos as it didn't say.
Where we live it's -4 deg C for several mornings in a row, afternoon temperature between 9 to 12 deg C, many frosts which in turn causes a beautiful sunny day. The forecast is the frosts are finished for awhile and daytime temperature will probably rise to 16 deg C.
Those photos give you a good sense of the cold weather of the season.
ReplyDeleteIndeed they do Bill. Thank goodness for me these photos were taken in the highlands, some distance away.
DeleteMuy bellas imagenes de un espacio natural precioso
ReplyDeleteVery natural up there in the highlands, it's a lovely drive from home.
DeleteMargaret, it's the same temperature here. Let us remember that millions of years ago Argentine Patagonia was united to Australia.
ReplyDeleteYes, I remember we were all joined, our countries..interesting though.
DeleteThat looks so dreamy and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt sure does Angie.
DeleteI love those chilly scenes. We have been warmer than usual this year. Few mornings below minus 2. Our days are cool (tops of 14 or so, but it has been cloudy which has kept the minimum temperature up.
ReplyDeleteOh ok. I have noticed in the past that where you are is often colder than we are here in Launceston, but of course you have somewhat hotter summers.
DeleteI remember winters long ago we had the same weather as we are having now.
Ja auf den Bildern ist zu sehen das es kalt ist.
ReplyDeleteGruß
Noke
Sure would be cold up there in the highlands Noke.
DeleteI really like these pictures of frozen landscapes!
ReplyDeleteThank you for that!
Although I know it seems so strange that you are so cold there now!
Good Week Margaret🧡
Yes we are on opposite sides of the world, summer your way winter our way.
DeleteThese are gorgeous winter landscape, Marg!
ReplyDeleteYes I agree, whoever took the photos did well.
DeleteOur friend from your city was telling us about the cold, but out of town, even colder, with water pipes freezing and bursting.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, heard of a few waterpipes bursting, none in my area thank goodness. When I lived on the farm first 8 years of married life we often had burst pipes in the winter, to tell you the truth our mornings here in Launceston reminds me of those mornings in winter on the farm, that was well over 50 years ago.
DeleteGood God - the temperatures in Tassie this year so far,
ReplyDeletemakes Tassie as cold as Antarctica! According to the weather
bureau - BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
Here in Terrigal it is rain,rain rain and just horrible - and 2 more damn
months of it - Yuck!
I dread my heater bill !!!!!! It is set for 30c and when that is reached
i turn it down to 26c. Naturally I turn it off at night before bed.
Cheers
Colin
PS: Beer consumption is down - Scotch has risen - ha ha!
Up in the highlands Colin that weather in the photos. No snow where I am and hardly any on the mountain as in Ben Lomond either, they have a snow making machine up there. We are expecting rain but hasn't happened yet.
DeleteGosh, that heater is too hot for me, we have our on 22 in the evening and 20 during the day but ours is ducted..
Take care and don't drink too much Scotch.
Does anyone live in this part of Tasmania? Can the land be used productively when it isn't bitterly cold?
ReplyDeleteHels, up there in the highlands there are a few people living there permanently, they obviously love the cold. There are a few lakes up there good for fishing and of course, many shacks where people at the weekends go to stay, light a big fire in their fireplaces and enjoy the getaway.
DeleteThe land can't be used as there is no goodness in the soil, nothing would grow as in crops even in summer, many trees are there also.
Bare trees are always a sad sight! White snow can look beautiful, but the prevailing cold makes it all tough.
ReplyDeleteThe trees keep most of their leaves up there in the Highlands but of course look nicer in the summer time. I've never seen a mass of white snow, only in photos from other parts of the world. The snow is probably all gone now.
DeleteThe photos are beautiful. Here in Adelaide I don't see any frosts anymore, too close to the city, but the hills area where three members of my family live with their familes, they see plenty of frost and sometimes even a bit of snow. It's way too cold for me there at this time of year, when I visit, I am the one closest to the fireplace.
ReplyDeleteHave been up in the Adelaide hills R, beautiful up there. Don't blame you being close to the fireplace if it's cold. Australia is a big country which goes from tropical at the top to cold at the bottom, and of course inbetween.
DeleteLos paisajes te quitan el aliento. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you JP
DeleteVery beautiful scenery and describe us how cold and misty this snowy place...i like the shadow of the twigs Margaret......They give me some story. Have a nice day ^___^
ReplyDeleteThank you. I too love those twigs on the trees with a dash of snow on them. I think by the photos some of those trees have died or near dead.
DeleteLas fotografías son preciosas, felicidades para quien las sacó. Por aquí ahora es verano y calienta mucho el sol. Un abrazo Margaret.
ReplyDeleteIt was pleasing for me to come across these photos Teresa.
DeleteYou keep cool.
These are beautiful winter photos.
ReplyDeleteWe are having a bad summer, sometimes it is 28 degrees Celsius for a few days and the next day it is suddenly 10 degrees lower, namely below 18 degrees Celsius.
This morning it is now 16 degrees Celsius, tomorrow it should be 25 degrees Celsius again, those temperature differences are really not good for a person.
I hate the heat, give me the cold.
Greetings Irma
Gosh that is a vast difference in your weather at summertime, it's confusing when it's like that, the weather.
DeleteI like the heat but not past 35 deg C...after that it's too hot for me.
Take care.
There is winter.
ReplyDeleteYes it is winter.
DeleteI am sure it will come as a surprise to some people that you have snow in Australia!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you are correct on that David. Even behind Sydney inland in the mountains it snows and a few other places as well.
DeleteThank you for posting nice winter photos. I felt the cold air even though it is 37℃ here.
ReplyDeleteGlad the photos help you keep cool for a bit of time. That's rather warm at 37 degC.
DeletePreciosos paisajes nevados. Nosotros ahora estamos en un caluroso verano.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
They are nice photos whoever took them. We are warm at home and when we are in the car, even shopping is warm inside the buildings.
DeleteWhen Tim and I visited Tassie it was in July year forgotten but it was cold and it snowed and we had a wonderful time. Nice photos
ReplyDeleteGood to see snow if you are not familiar with it. It's always cold in July Jo-Anne.
DeleteI do like these photographs you've included.
ReplyDeleteYour morning temperatures are quite low at the moment.
Here in the UK it's raining! It's meant to be summer!
All the best Jan
I noticed it had been raining over your way as I have been watching the tennis before bedtime. Today the temperatures have risen somewhat, no frosts for a few days so far.
DeleteI visited Tasmania in January and there was no snow! Just misty up on Mt Wellington.
ReplyDeleteCan understand no snow in summer.
DeleteI landed on your blog via your comment on Andrew's post.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos! Black swans are such a unique sight in the snow. Sorry to hear about the hotel roof though!
Never been to Tasmania. Visited Sydney and Melbourne in 2019.
(My latest post: UK Tour 06 - Beamish Museum)
The swans do stand out against the white snow.
DeleteWell I guess the roof of that hotel up in the highlands would be repaired by now...wasn't a pretty sight when shown on our TV news.
Fantastic photos ❤️ the first one with the reflections in the water is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, I'm going on vacation until August and it's going to be difficult to visit friends, when I return home I'll return all your visits 😊
All the best for you
Thank you Maria.
DeleteHave a wonderful holiday, look forward to your return.
Be safe, and thank you for letting me know.😊❤️
Precioss fotografías que nos Dan idea del maravilloso paisaje y entorno de allí.
ReplyDeleteGracias por compartirlas.
Saludos Cordiales
You are welcome Jose.
DeleteOutstanding photos Margaret and love these wintry scenes. Beautiful to see!
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise, at least it gives an idea of what is up in the highlands of the Island.
DeleteThese photos of The Highlands in Tasmania are stunning, Margaret!
ReplyDeleteThe black swans in the snow make for such a serene scene.
Thanks for sharing these cool, refreshing views!
You are welcome Veronica. I love the swans against the snow.
DeleteÉ inquestionável a particular beleza das fotos, que nos permitem concluir que a Austrália é uma terra de grandes contrastes.
ReplyDeleteContinuação de boa semana.
Abraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
From the tropics to the cold and snow and in between, all types of weather Juvenal.
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteThat looks very cold. But amazing pictures and what a wonderful view over these areas. Picture 4 and 8 could be framed and hang up on a nice spot.
Many greetings,
Marco
Those two are beautiful Marco, be lovely on the wall.
DeleteThat looks where I would like to live. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you would love it up there, fish and fish and more fish.
DeleteThanks for bringing these lovely pictures to us!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Ashok.
Deletewow i had no idea Australia gets snow in winters dear Margaret
ReplyDeletemany many thanks for these amazing and beautiful photos !
they look like a stunning art work and snow dust seems so magical on everything :)
i also did not know that your part of land goes under minus degrees wow
Yes Tasmania and inland New South Wales, Victoria and even Canberra do get snow in winter in their high country unless it's an extra warm winter. Yes early in the morning it can get to minus here in Tasmania but not for long.
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