Thanks to everyone regarding aerological diagrams. I have printed it out and study it as much as possible.
I was wondering though, how to forecast snow on these charts. Each year, my wife and 2 daughters do a trip to Stanthorpe and then where ever we dare to venture. 2006 we ended up travelling right down to Tamworth, missed the snow by a week, (small town just north, had a good snow fall the week prior,). the day we arrived, it was approx high teens, even the receptionist from New Zealand could not believe how it had warmed up.
2007 was very cold but we missed the snow in Tenterfield by approx 4 days.
Last year, we found snow at Glen Innis. Earlier in the morning we had climbed Bald Rock, (QLD/NSW National Park) and at the peak I had a good view of the cloud formation. The wind chill factor was freezing. We drove down to Glen Innis arriving about 3.00pm on July the 9Th 2008. Light snow was falling, but we know, from talking to the locals, there were heavy falls all day at Armidale. Some of the cars coming through had a good build up of on them. We run out of time and had to head back. If I had of known I would have bypassed Stanthorpe last year and headed straight to Armidale. We have to try and play it around school holidays in QLD. (Wife grew up in Stanthorpe, so that is why we go every year. We use it is home base.)
So what are the important factors to look for, if any one can help, I will truly appreciate it.
Thanks
Colin.
I tried looking at the archive soundings but not sure which station and time to try and see what data shows the event.