July 22nd 2024.
Many parts of south-east Queensland woke up to a chilly morning, marking the coldest day of the year so far. Temperatures in some areas dropped below freezing overnight, sending shivers through the region. Oakey, located near Toowoomba, was hit the hardest with a bone-chilling low of -4.4 degrees. This was not the first time Oakey experienced a record low, as it had also seen one just last week.
Even places further south, such as Warwick and Amberley, were not spared from the cold. Warwick, situated south-east of Brisbane, was only slightly warmer at -4 degrees. Amberley, located in Ipswich, was just below freezing. The Bureau of Meteorology reported that this morning was the coldest so far in a number of locations, including Oakey. In fact, frost could be seen on satellite images, indicating just how cold it was.
This sudden blast of winter weather is not uncommon for the Sunshine state, with last week even seeing a rare light dusting of snow in some areas. However, those living on the coast experienced slightly milder temperatures. Bundaberg and Hervey Bay dropped to 6.7 and 7 degrees respectively, while Brisbane Airport was 7.1 degrees overnight. Down in Coolangatta on the Gold Coast, the temperature only dropped to 10.5 degrees.
But don't worry, warmer weather is on the way. Brisbane is expected to reach a comfortable 21 degrees today, with temperatures gradually rising to 25 degrees by the end of the week. Other parts of the country are also starting to warm up. Sydney, which was hit by strong winds over the weekend, will reach a pleasant 21 degrees today and even warmer temperatures of 23 degrees on Wednesday. Melbourne will hover between 15 and 17 degrees, with the coolest night expected tonight with lows of 9 degrees. Perth, on the other hand, will have a cold night tomorrow with temperatures dropping to 5 degrees, but daytime temperatures will reach a comfortable 18 to 19 degrees all week.
In the southern states of Hobart and Adelaide, the weather will remain dry until Wednesday when showers are expected to move in. Meanwhile, the capital city of Canberra will continue to experience typical winter temperatures with overnight lows dipping below freezing and daytime highs between 14 and 16 degrees.
As we brace ourselves for the changing weather, it's important to remember that we can still enjoy the upcoming events, like the Olympic Games Paris 2024. You can catch all the action live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now, and even watch every event ad-free and in 4K on Stan Sport. So, let's bundle up and enjoy the changing of the seasons and all the exciting things to come.
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