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22 September 2023
During El Niño, eastern Australia has more chance of drier and warmer weather. It is one phase of a natural cycle called the El Niño–Southern Oscillation. So, what causes it and what does El Niño mean for Australia? What is El Niño? El Niño is one phase of a natural climate...
23 June 2023
The Bureau issues Watch and Alert warning levels to show the chance of an El Niño or La Niña event in the coming season. We show the levels on a dial as part of a staged system to help prepare Australians for a shift in the chance of rainfall. So, what do different warning levels mean for...
02 June 2023
Predicting snowfall more than a week in advance is tricky, due to its highly variable nature. For this reason, the Bureau doesn't produce long-range forecasts for the snow season. But it is possible to look at Australia's climate drivers to get an idea of what might come along. Some years have deep snow cover for...
23 March 2023
The Earth's atmosphere operates outside of political and geographical boundaries. Meteorology is a global science that moves forward through partnerships and collaboration. The Bureau works with partners in other countries, sharing information and resources to benefit people in Australia and around the world....
09 February 2023
The Annual Climate Statement shows 2022 was warmer and wetter than average for Australia overall. While it was the ninth-wettest year on record since 1900, with above average rainfall for the country as a whole, there was considerable variation across regions. Persistent rain on saturated catchments brought...
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