October long weekend cools down with rain and clouds
A low-pressure system arrives Friday, bringing rain and cooler temperatures to the ACT and southeast NSW, ending the warm spring spell.
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting cool, wet conditions for the October long weekend across southern Australia. A trough system arrives in Canberra on Friday, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms.
Heavy falls are expected overnight Friday and Saturday. Temperatures will drop from today's 26 degrees to around 20 degrees by Friday.
High teens are expected by Sunday. The bureau expects 15 to 30 millimetres of rain over a couple of days.
Thunderstorms are possible. Clouds will clear by Sunday, though temperatures stay low into next week.
Coastal NSW will see a similar pattern. Drought-affected areas on the south coast will welcome 20 to 30 millimetres of rain.
- 26 degrees
- Temperature today
- Around 20 degrees
- Temperature Friday
- 5 degrees
- Sunday overnight low
- 15 to 30 millimetres
- Expected rainfall
Why it mattersAustralians planning outdoor activities or travel this long weekend should pack layers and waterproofs. Expect delays on regional roads.
AustraliaCanberra and southeast NSW residents will see a sharp shift from warm spring weather to autumn rain and cold this weekend, affecting long weekend plans.
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