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Australia's 2023 in weather: a year of warm temperatures and contrasting rainfall

Australia's 2023 in weather: a year of warm temperatures and contrasting rainfall

Each year the Bureau of Meteorology releases its Annual Climate Statement. This report is the official record of Australia's climate, water and notable weather events from the previous year. The Annual Climate Statement for 2023 shows the year was warmer than average for Australia. While rainfall was close to...

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What is El Niño?

What is El Niño?

During El Niño, eastern Australia has more chance of drier and warmer weather. It is one phase of a natural cycle called the El Niño–Southern Oscillation. So, what causes it and what does El Niño mean for Australia? What is El Niño? El Niño is one phase of a natural climate...

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From La Niña to El Niño: who moves the dial?

From La Niña to El Niño: who moves the dial?

The Bureau issues Watch and Alert warning levels to show the chance of an El Niño or La Niña event in the coming season. We show the levels on a dial as part of a staged system to help prepare Australians for a shift in the chance of rainfall. So, what do different warning levels mean for...

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How climate drivers affect Australia's snow season

How climate drivers affect Australia's snow season

Predicting snowfall more than a week in advance is tricky, due to its highly variable nature. For this reason, the Bureau doesn't produce long-range forecasts for the snow season. But it is possible to look at Australia's climate drivers to get an idea of what might come along. Some years have deep snow cover for...

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Global meteorological links making a difference at home and abroad

Global meteorological links making a difference at home and abroad

The Earth's atmosphere operates outside of political and geographical boundaries. Meteorology is a global science that moves forward through partnerships and collaboration. The Bureau works with partners in other countries, sharing information and resources to benefit people in Australia and around the world....

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