The first day of winter didn't disappoint: Canberra dropped to minus 3.6 overnight, dipping lower just before sunrise on Thursday to minus 4.2.

Generally clear skies can be expected through the weekend as temperatures drop to about minus 3 at night, hovering at about 15 degrees during the day.

Frost-covered leaves on the first morning of winter in Canberra. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Weatherzone senior meteorologist Brett Dutschke said Canberra can expect snow next Tuesday night, with chances of snowfall remaining until Thursday.

"I doubt it's going to settle for long on the ground, if it does its probably going to be quite windy [which helps melt the snow]," Mr Dutschke said.