A winter freeze has gripped Australia, with snow and storms across the south of the country, as even the Top End experiences a dip in temperature.

Temperatures dramatically dropped on Tuesday, courtesy of a cold front enveloping the country.

A skier shredding through fantastic snow at Mount Hotham. Credit:Mark Tsukasov

Our nation's capital of sub-zero weather, Canberra, was the coldest on Tuesday night, dipping to 0.6 degrees.

In an unusual change for Sandgropers, Perth placed second in the cold rankings, dipping to 0.7 degrees. The city had only reached 0.9 by 7.30am local time.