Climate in-brief
The latest seasonal model survey for Jul-Aug-Sep shows consensus for a wetter than normal period ahead. The outlook also indicates normal temperatures, with the exception of warmer temps in the tropics.
The multi-week assessment shows more rain in the forecast, however moderate totals seem more likely in NSW and eastern Qld areas.
A crystal ball glance at spring conditions reveals the IRI North American ensemble favouring wet conditions through central and eastern Australia. Farmers and business owners are encouraged to prepare scenarios for this outcome occurring.
The chart above shows a mass of low air pressure over Australia during a wet week for SE areas of the continent.
Australian daily and weekly rainfall observations
Eastern Qld finally catching up on totals with handy falls in the last 24 hrs, along with those along the Great Dividing Range further south.
Weekly rain has favoured the Murray-Darling Basin and the Eastern half of Qld.
Australian 7-day rainfall map courtesy http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/maps/rainfall/?variable=rainfall&map=totals&period=week®ion=nat&year=2020&month=12&day=17