Frozen windscreens and icy grass as Queensland hit with wintry blast
Queenslanders wake up to frost covering their windscreens and lawns as a cold snap hits the state.
Damaging winds, snow and rain forecast for eastern Australia
Parts of eastern Australia are set for another round of fierce wintry weather, with warnings of damaging winds for several states, and blizzards in Australia's alpine regions from Friday.
Snowy night ahead for NSW with first flakes in years to settle along the ranges
After an unprecedented year without snow in 2023, elevated parts of NSW are finally turning white.
The days are getting longer but this is the coldest time of the year
Despite the varying climate, the capitals – outside of Darwin – all have one thing in common. They've just shivered through what is historically their coldest week on the calendar. So does it mean the worst of the cold weather is now over?
Intense winter storm to bring heavy rain, gales, bitter cold and snow to eastern Australia
A rapidly deepening low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea will track towards the coast this weekend, the precursor to a bout of severe winter weather across eastern Australia.
50C heatwaves across the northern hemisphere drive global temps to 1.5 degrees above average
Earth hits a concerning climate milestone, with data showing global temperatures at or above the Paris Agreement threshold for 12 months in a row. The year-long streak saw thousands of people across Asia, Europe and America facing extremely high temperatures during June — in some cases, over 50C.
Widespread soaking ahead for Australia as BOM now tips wet winter and spring
Three separate cloud bands sweeping across Australia during the coming week are likely to drop at least a few millimetres of rain on every patch of ground south of Brisbane to Geraldton.
Victorians wake up to another frosty morning as cold snap continues across state
Parts of Victoria have woken to another frosty start this morning after shivering through their coldest morning of the year on Wednesday. But forecasters say a warm winter is still on the cards.
Frosty weather sends minimum temperatures below zero across parts of southern Australia
Residents across South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania woke up to freezing temperatures and frost this morning. The conditions have sent weather records tumbling across suburbs and towns across southern Australia.
Strongest cold front of 2024 to bring weekend snow, followed by potential record-breaking 'blocking high'
Polar air from Antarctica is surging towards south-east Australia, bringing gusty winds, showers and low-level snow. While midwinter cold outbreaks are typical, the subsequent weather is nothing short of bizarre.
These places lay claim to being the coldest in Australia, as the bitter cold snap continues
As the bitter cold snap continues across central and eastern parts of the country, the Bureau of Meteorology reveals which places have had the most extreme temperatures during this event, and which towns lay claim as Australia's coldest in general.
Polar outbreak and snow ahead this week with Sydney and Melbourne on track for coldest start to winter in decades
Parts of south-east Australia have recorded their coldest start to winter in decades, and another polar air mass during the coming week promises to bring strong winds, showers, small hail and alpine snow.
Icy blast adds extra chill to Australia's east as BOM reveals 'feels-like' temperature formula
Large parts of Australia have woken to their coldest morning of the year over the last two days, and the 'feels-like' temperature has been even more chilly. Here's why.
Large parts of Australia stuck in cold snap as shortest day of year nears
Eastern Australia will continue to shiver through unusually cold temperatures for the rest of the week, with some capitals facing their coldest morning of the year so far, days out from the winter solstice.
Frosts have arrived late in the sunshine state this year, and they're here to stay
Queensland's first proper cold snap this winter has hit, and as the winds drop early next week another round of frosts are likely, extending from the south all the way to the central part of the state.
Why is Canberra such a cold city?
Canberra is Australia's coldest capital city on average, with temperatures regularly dropping below zero, and it's due to a combination of factors.
Almost half SA farmers expect 'extraordinarily dry' conditions to worsen
South Australian farmers are banking on late winter rain to save their season but optimism is flagging as dry conditions continue.
Australia's ski fields are on a downhill slope, but scientists show there's an off-ramp
Away from the sunburnt beaches, hot dusty gums, and red deserts, news for Australia's ski fields hasn't been good for years. But new research shows while the snow season is getting shorter, there's hope to turn things around.
Victoria's autumn had a heatwave and record low rainfall. Will this dry spell continue into winter?
Autumn is often considered to be best season of the year for people visiting Victoria, with plenty of blue sky days and mild weather. But this year was milder than usual, bringing some of the warmest and driest days on record.
AI weather startups claiming to be more accurate than the BOM on the rise
A new industry is selling its services in Australia — weather forecasting using artificial intelligence and offering precise, hour-by-hour forecasts for areas as small as a football field.
Bureau issues flood watch from Sydney to South Coast as deluge returns
Up to 250 millimetres of rain could soak parts of south-east NSW during the next 24 hours as another major rain event unfolds across the state.
Earth has recorded its 12th month in a row of record heat — so when will it end?
As the world hits an alarming climate milestone, a new report by a US research team shows the staggering amount of extreme heat days each country experienced last year, with the majority made more likely by human-induced climate change.
Three weather systems combine for an ongoing Australia-wide soaking
A 5,000-kilometre-long cloud band travelling west to east is expected to drench parts of the country over the coming days. Following a second rainband, a separate weather system is threatening to bring heavy rain from NSW to Tasmania from Saturday to Thursday.
BOM's official winter outlook unpacked
Every inch of the country is likely to have higher-than-normal temperatures between June and August, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's official winter outlook. Just how wet it will be, however, is less clear.
Adelaide records wettest day in 126 days after dry start to the year
Adelaide finally sees some decent rain with more expected to fall overnight after experiencing drier than usual conditions since February.