Australia Likely Headed for Sizzling Summer Despite Chance of La Niña

Australia is on La Niña watch, but weather models suggest the cooler, wetter conditions could swing back to neutral.
Australia Likely Headed for Sizzling Summer Despite Chance of La Niña
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Crystal-Rose Jones
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While some La Niña-like conditions have led to cooler temperatures across some parts of Australia this spring, there is uncertainty around whether such conditions could continue through the remainder of the year.

Forecasts say there is a chance Australia could experience La Niña conditions through the rest of the year, but other models suggest a “neutral” spring and summer—meaning temperatures and rainfall would likely fall into average ranges across Australia and not conform to La Niña (wetter) or El Niño (drier) events.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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