Sydneysiders will enjoy each of the four seasons this weekend as temperatures soar to 31C on Saturday before a polar blast brings wild winds, thunderstorms and even snow.
Crowds were seen flocking to Bondi Beach on Saturday morning to soak up the sunny weather before a bitter cold change sends temperatures plummeting to just 17C on Sunday.
Weatherzone Meteorologist Joel Pippard told Daily Mail Australia a north westerly change was drawing heat from the Kimberly region, bringing in the very high temperatures to the east coast.
Temperatures in Sydney will hit a glorious and sunny 31C on Saturday before slumping to just 17C on Sunday
Weatherzone Meteorologist Joel Pippard said a north westerly change was drawing heat from the Kimberly region, bringing in the very high temperatures to the east coast
Sydneysiders packed Bondi Beach on Saturday afternoon to enjoy the warm weather
The Saturday temperature is somewhat irregular as a 30 degree September day happens every three to four years in Sydney
The coastal city recorded a 33.8C day in September last year
The Saturday temperature is somewhat irregular as a 30 degree September day happens every three to four years in Sydney, Mr Pippard said.
The coastal city recorded a 33.8C day in September last year.
‘What is out of the norm is the fire danger,’ said Mr Pippard.
There is a severe fire warning across New South Wales due to the mixture of gusty and unrelenting dry conditions.
A fire ban is affecting eight areas for the North Western, Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Northern Slopes, Central Ranges, Southern Ranges & Far South Coast regions.
There is a severe fire warning across New South Wales due to the mixture of gusty and unrelenting dry conditions.
A fire ban is affecting eight areas for the North Western, Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Northern Slopes, Central Ranges, Southern Ranges & Far South Coast regions
While Sydneysiders can head to the beach and enjoy the summer-like weather on Saturday, the temperature will significantly drop on Sunday.
‘We’re expecting a south-westerly change at seven or eight tonight,’ Mr Pippard said.
The Bureau of Meteorology said ‘a strong cold front is set to hit NSW and ACT tomorrow, bringing damaging wings and a dramatic change from warm to cold.’
‘Strong and gusty winds are expected to lead to elevated fire danger for parts of the state.’
While Sydneysiders can head to the beach and enjoy the summer-like weather on Saturday, the temperature will significantly drop on Sunday
BOM forecaster Jordan Notara told Daily Mail Australia ‘the cold front that is driving the weather over the weekend is going to see a quick shift from extremely warm temperatures to cool temperatures on Sunday.’
BOM warns that the strongest winds are expected about parts of southeastern New South Wales.
There is the possibility of severe thunderstorms and lightning in northern parts of NSW, following the potentially damaging wind, the ABC reported.
The southern ranges are expected to see hail and snow above 700 metres on Sunday.
The Bureau of Meteorology said the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) remains neutral but model outlooks indicate it is possible from late spring 2018
A lack of rain is anticipated for spring, as the drought crisis continues to burden New South Wales
In Melbourne, residents are experiencing an irregularly chilly day after a warm night.
Mr Pippard said temperatures were recorded at 16C before eight-in-the-morning, quickly dropping to 10C afterwards.
‘Some places dropped four degrees in ten minutes,’ he said.
For the rest of Australia, Brisbane is expected to reach a high of 29C this weekend, before dropping to 24C on Monday.
Hobart’s warmest day this weekend will be on Saturday with 13C, although temperatures could plummet to 4C on Sunday. Darwin will remain humid in the mid 30s, while Adelaide will reach a high of 20C on Monday.
In the west, Perth will be much cooler with temperatures remaining below 20C all weekend.
While Sydneysiders can head to the beach and enjoy the summer-like weather on Saturday, the temperature will significantly drop on Sunday