NSW can expect above average temperatures in autumn and an increased chance of rainfall during March the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) latest forecast has revealed.
Climatologist at the BOM, Andrew Watkins said the outlook for autumn showed both daytime and overnight temperatures were likely to be above average for most of the country.
Dr Watkins said many areas of NSW were showing no strong push towards wetter or drier than average conditions over the autumn period.
“Many areas of central, southern and western NSW have an increased chance of above average rainfall during March,” Dr Watkins said.
He said it was important that people understood autumn was historically a time of year when Australia’s main climate drivers could change from one State to another.
“Typically, in autumn our main climate drivers are resetting, which means they’re exerting less influence on our weather patterns,” he said.
“This means we can expect our weather over the coming month or two to be driven by more local conditions, and that makes the seven-day forecast an important tool for assessing upcoming rainfall.”
Dr Watkins said all international models analysed by the Bureau were currently showing Australia’s climate drivers in the Pacific or Indian Ocean remaining neutral in the coming months.