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Australia's east coast hit by cold snap

Adelaide has recorded its coldest and wettest July day since 1941 as the rest of Australia’s east coast is hit by storms and rain.

The cold front is set to remain for at least the next three days with South Australia’s SES receiving more than 225 calls for help.

A total 62mm of rainfall fell on Uraidla, 55mm on Burnside and 38mm on Adelaide overnight.

Parts of South Australia experienced flooding overnight. Source: Gertie Taylor/Twitter
Parts of South Australia experienced flooding overnight. Source: Gertie Taylor/Twitter
Snow fell on South Australia's ranges. Source: YouTube
Snow fell on South Australia's ranges. Source: YouTube

Snow was recorded at Mt Lofty with the cold snap leaving Adelaide residents to shiver through its coldest day of the year with a maximum of just 11 degrees on Monday.

In New South Wales, widespread showers are set to remain until at least Saturday, with strong winds expected throughout the week.

Flood warnings are in place for the Macintyre, Bogan, Warrego and Paroo rivers across New South Wales with at least 40mm of rainfall expected over the coming days.

Queensland is also bracing for cooler conditions, with freezing temperatures forecast for Granite Belt and the Bunya Mountains this week.

The view of the snow between Adelaide and Sydney. Source: John la Bella/Twitter
The view of the snow between Adelaide and Sydney. Source: John la Bella/Twitter