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02 June 2023
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...
23 March 2023
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....
09 February 2023
The Annual Climate Statement shows 2022 was warmer and wetter than average for Australia overall. While it was the ninth-wettest year on record since 1900, with above average rainfall for the country as a whole, there was considerable variation across regions. Persistent rain on saturated catchments brought...
19 August 2022
The annual swing from the dry season (May to September) to the wet season (October to April) in northern Australia broadly marks the return of significant rain to the region. Planning around the timing of the wet season is important for those in the agriculture industry, including graziers, growers and fishers. So...
22 March 2022
Groundwater – more literally, underground water – accounts for approximately 30% of Australia's water use. But because it can't be seen like rivers and lakes, many people don't know about it. So how can we 'see' this important but invisible resource? Who uses groundwater? A large proportion of...
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