Volatile weather returning to Australia's southeast and southwest next week

A change in the weather pattern over Australia will cause a dynamic mix of weather in the country’s southeast and southwest next week, with rain, thunderstorms, snow and potentially damaging winds on the cards.

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Snowmaking begins in Australia: but how does it work?

The official 2026 Australian snow season begins on Saturday, June 6, and if natural snow cover is insufficient for skiing and snowboarding on the majority of runs, Australia’s ski resorts will ensure at least some terrain is open thanks to snowmaking.

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Unusual streak of May nights above 0°C in Canberra

We’re 20 days into May and Canberra has had no nights where the mercury has fallen to 0°C or lower, in a month where it historically happens around eight times.

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Warm water building beneath Pacific Ocean surface raises prospect of El Niño for Australia in 2026

A large pool of abnormally warm water sitting below the surface of the tropical Pacific Ocean is starting to emerge at the surface, rapidly tipping the scales towards El Niño.

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  • Image for: Hobart tracking towards warmest May on record

    Hobart tracking towards warmest May on record

    After beginning the month with its warmest May day in 144 years of records (May 1 maximum 26.

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  • Image for: 200 millimetres in two days soaks southeast Queensland, northeast NSW

    200 millimetres in two days soaks southeast Queensland, northeast NSW

    Flooding rapidly developed across parts of southeast Queensland on Monday following more than 240 mm of rain in the last two days.

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  • Image for: Massive rainband soaks Australia: heavy rain still likely in parts of Qld, NSW

    Massive rainband soaks Australia: heavy rain still likely in parts of Qld, NSW

    Like a huge sash across the continent, a massive northwest cloudband has produced soaking rain over large parts of the country, with more rain likely in the next day or two.

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  • Image for: The 2026 Indian Southwest Monsoon onset expected in next two weeks

    The 2026 Indian Southwest Monsoon onset expected in next two weeks

    The Indian Southwest Monsoon will reach India in the next two weeks, but a developing El Niño could signal a drier than normal monsoon.

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  • Image for: Welcome widespread weekend South Australia and Adelaide May rain

    Welcome widespread weekend South Australia and Adelaide May rain

    Widespread rainfall has soaked broad parts of South Australia and Adelaide, including over drought affected regions.

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  • Image for: Warmth and widespread rain this weekend: where will it be wet?

    Warmth and widespread rain this weekend: where will it be wet?

    A broad area of rain is set to soak Australia this weekend, with Adelaide and nearby areas already getting a welcome drink this Friday afternoon.

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  • Image for: How do 'super' El Niño events affect the Australian snow season?

    How do 'super' El Niño events affect the Australian snow season?

    This year’s Australian snow season could be influenced by a very strong El Niño, increasing the likelihood of below-average snow in the Australian Alps.

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  • Image for: Potential for Adelaide’s biggest soaking of the year

    Potential for Adelaide’s biggest soaking of the year

    Adelaide and large parts of South Australia look set for significant rainfall, as a moist feed of tropical air combines with a developing inland trough.

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  • Image for: Warm Tasman Sea affecting weather in eastern NSW

    Warm Tasman Sea affecting weather in eastern NSW

    Abnormally warm water in the Tasman Sea is affecting the weather in eastern New South Wales, insulating Sydney and making beach swims an ongoing option despite being less than three weeks away from winter.

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  • Image for: Increasing likelihood of widespread rainfall across most states

    Increasing likelihood of widespread rainfall across most states

    An unusual weather pattern for late autumn will bring rain to large parts of central and eastern Australia later this week and into next week, potentially delivering the highest totals in many months to some parched areas.

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  • Image for: Thick Melbourne fog reduces visibility to 100m

    Thick Melbourne fog reduces visibility to 100m

    Most of Melbourne awoke to a dense layer of fog on Tuesday morning, with visibility as low as 100 metres in some parts of the city, including at Avalon and Moorabbin Airports.

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  • Image for: Wet week ahead for multiple Australian states

    Wet week ahead for multiple Australian states

    Rain and thunderstorms will spread over parts of the Australian outback this week, affecting at least five states and territories.

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