Heavy rain in Canberra and snow at Thredbo are expected to make way for a return to clearer weather in time for the Easter long weekend.
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Snow is predicted to ease after covering Thredbo with a 20cm fall on Sunday night amid its coldest temperatures for the year.
After the mercury dropped to -3 degrees, a spokesperson for Thredbo resorts said they expected snowfall to continue on Monday before weather cleared for the weekend.
Meanwhile, Canberra has copped 14.6mm of rain since 9am Sunday, and wind gusts reached 44km/h while storms lashed the east coast that day.
Mid-afternoon lightning could be seen south of Canberra as heavy rains and wind approached, the most intense rain period arriving about 2.30pm.
The ACT SES received 18 calls for assistance between 2pm and 3pm Sunday, as five volunteer units worked with ACT Fire & Rescue to fix leaking roofs across Canberra.
Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Ash Lange said Sunday's lightning storms had passed through Sydney.
Parts of Victoria have had high rainfall in the past last 36 hours and the Victorian SES has received more than 700 calls for help.
The alpine regions in Victoria received 15cm to 20cm of new snow in the mountains.
Some Canberrans recorded hail in their backyards during Sunday's deluge.
A forecast top of 21 was expected for Canberra on Tuesday, and temperatures will rise for the rest of the week.
