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Millions of Australians shivered on the coldest morning of the year as a prolonged cold snap sweeps across eastern parts of the country.
Sydney and Melbourne residents faced a chilly 7C and 1.6C respectively, with “sensible” temperatures even lower due to wind chill gusts on Wednesday.
The capitals of Tasmania, Victoria and the ACT also hit frigid temperatures, with Canberrans waking up to -4C and a “feel” of -8C.
On Tuesday, outback Queensland broke its 32-year record for the coldest June morning, when temperatures fell to -5.6C in Tambo and -3.4C in Thangool.
Minimum temperatures in the Sunshine State were between 8°C and 12°C below average on Tuesday, while large parts of eastern Australia on Wednesday saw the mercury fall between 4°C and 10°C below average. average.
The prolonged cold snap is due to an unusually slow-moving low pressure system, bringing with it frosty mornings and freezing nights to eastern and southeastern parts of Australia.
Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino said the prolonged cold snap would continue this week and was due to an unusually slow-moving low pressure system.
Domensino explained that the “persistent cold air mass combined with clear skies and light winds” was behind the frosty mornings and freezing nights across much of southeastern and eastern Australia.
Widespread frost is also expected over the weekend in the eastern third of the country and will spread to southern Australia and southern parts of the Northern Territory.
Domensino added that overnight temperatures would begin to moderate midweek as a small cold front and associated low pressure system introduce wind and moisture into the mix.
Australia’s entire east coast shivered during the coldest morning of the year, with residents of Sydney and Melbourne facing chilly temperatures of 7C and 1.6C respectively.
Sydney
High temperatures are expected to be in the mid to late teens for the remainder of the week.
Meanwhile, daytime minimum temperatures for the week will remain below double digits, with 5°C on Thursday, 8°C on Friday and 9°C over the weekend.
One or two showers are also forecast from Friday to Sunday, with heavier rain expected on Saturday, up to 6mm.
Canberra
Canberra residents are in for a freezing rest of the week, with temperatures dropping to -1C on Thursday.
From Friday to Sunday, minimum temperatures are expected to reach between -1°C and 1°C, with morning frost and maximum temperatures of 13°C expected over the weekend.
There is also a chance of showers on Thursday and Friday, with 2mm of rain forecast to fall on both days.
Melbourne
Temperatures in Victoria’s capital will remain at a constant high of 13°C and 14°C for the rest of the week and into the weekend.
The mercury is expected to drop to a chilly 4°C on Saturday and Sunday, with possible rain forecast from Thursday and into the weekend.
Australians woke up to frost on Wednesday, as every state with locations records its coldest night of the year.
Widespread frost is expected over the weekend in the eastern third of the country and will spread to southern Australia and the southern Northern Territory.
On Tuesday, outback Queensland broke its 32-year record for the coldest June morning, when temperatures fell to -5.6C in Tambo and -3.4C in Thangool.
brisbane
High temperatures in the Sunshine State capital are expected to remain in the mid- to upper 20s, rising to a comfortable 25°C on Friday.
The mercury is expected to fall as the week progresses, reaching a low of 9°C on Sunday.
Adelaide
Adelaide residents are in for a wet week as rain is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, with up to 10mm of rain on both days.
Maximum temperatures will be around 10 degrees Celsius, ranging between 14°C and 16°C.
Meanwhile, minimum temperatures will remain below 10°C throughout the week, with a chilly 5°C forecast for Saturday.
hobart
Rain is forecast from Wednesday until the end of the week in Hobart, with Friday expected to receive the most rain.
Hobart will see its warmest day on Thursday with a high of 17°C, while minimum temperatures will remain between 4°C and 5°C throughout the week.
During the weekend, partly cloudy weather is expected, with minimum temperatures of 4°C to 6°C and maximum temperatures of 13°C.
Overnight temperatures are expected to moderate midweek as a small cold front and associated low pressure system introduce wind and moisture into the mix.
Perth
In Western Australia, Perth residents will expect dry and sunny conditions throughout the week, with high temperatures remaining in the 10s.
However, the capital is in for a wet weekend, with up to 20mm of rain predicted for Saturday and up to 2mm of rain on Sunday.
Minimum temperatures will range between 7°C and 12°C until Sunday.
Darwin
Meanwhile, Darwin residents will escape the cold weather with sunny conditions and temperatures remaining in the 30s well into the weekend.
Minimum conditions will see some mornings drop to 19°C.
