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Plenty of rain is forecast across Victoria in the coming days, but not all areas will receive it. The vast majority of the rain will be on the southern slopes of the mountains, while active fire grounds in the north will only see low rainfall amounts, if any at all. So, why do the mountains cause such a difference in rainfall? It's an effect known as the rain shadow effect, explained in this short video. For the latest forecasts and warnings, visit www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app. | Bureau

Clouds will be on the increase late tonight. Our Tuesday will have scattered rain showers midday. Tomorrow is the only day the showers will be in the form of rain. Snow showers will be the main threat the second half of the week. A cold front will move across the area from the north late tomorrow. Ahead of the front is gusty southwest winds and lower 40s with the rain showers. Behind the front we get more bitter cold air that has us mainly in the teens by Thursday. Lake effect snows will become