Australian Chart Summary
Wednesday - Latest
A low, front and trough is causing cool, gusty showers and the odd storm mainly across the coast and ranges of VIC and TAS. In QLD a trough has moved offshore clearing storms and showers, leading to a sunny day. Winds and rain are increasing in the southwest with a cold front.
Wednesday 22:00 EST
A low pressure system to the southeast will continue to bring strong winds, showers and alpine flurries to southern NSW, VIC and TAS. A cold front and trough crossing southwest WA will bring showers and possible storms. A large high pressure system will keep the interior clear.
Thursday 22:00 EST
Cool onshore winds behind a front over southern WA will continue to trigger strong winds, showers and the odd storm. Cold southerly winds in the wake of a front will bring showers and light alpine snowfalls to southern NSW, VIC and TAS. High pressure will keep the interior dry.
Friday 22:00 EST
A front to the south and onshore winds may bring a few showers and patchy rain to southwestern WA. Onshore winds in the east could trigger a few coastal showers for NSW and QLD. A broad high should keep elsewhere dry.
Saturday 22:00 EST
A cold front in the south may bring gusty showers to southeastern SA, VIC and TAS. Another low and front in the southwest could cause a few showers for WA. Onshore winds in the east shall cause the odd shower for QLD and NSW.
Sunday 22:00 EST
Onshore winds in the south and the east may trigger showers for VIC, TAS, NSW and QLD. A low in the southwest may clip southern WA bringing the odd shower. A broad area of high pressure should keep the interior clear and dry.
Weather News
West Australian farmers grow feed in refrigerated cabinet to keep stock fed during dry winter conditions
09:06 EST
Farmers in Western Australia's eastern wheatbelt are trying to drought proof their farm by growing sheep feed in large refrigerated cabinets on farm.
Winter takes a break in Qld, NSW
17:03 EST
It was a spring-like day in parts of Queensland and NSW today, although a return of wintry weather is just around the corner.
Another turbulent day in South Australia
14:11 EST
Strong winds continue to buffet South Australia today following the heaviest rain in more than a year in some parts of the state.