Cool mornings will give way to beautiful autumn days this Easter long weekend. Photo: Michael Weaver.
UPDATED 5:20 pm: Weeks of recent rain are behind us, giving way to perfect autumn days just in time for the Easter long weekend.
No matter where you are in the region – be it Goulburn on the Southern Tablelands, Cooma in the Snowy Mountains, Bega on the South Coast or Canberra itself – expect crisp nights and cool autumn days, perfect for whatever Easter activity you have in mind.
While there will be some fog in the mornings, we’ll experience mostly sunny days until Easter Monday (18 April).
“The weather will be much more settled, with some cloud about due to some south/south-easterly winds,” Bureau of Meteorology engagement officer Morgan Pumpa said.
“Keep in mind, though, a cold front may bring some light showers on Monday.”
All regions will see nights dipping into the single digits, so if you’re out camping, make sure you pack a few extra layers.
“This is due to those clouds clearing during the day; less cloud keeps the night temperatures a bit cooler,” Ms Pumpa said.
No warnings are expected along the south coast.
Here’s the forecast for your Easter long weekend:
Australian Capital Territory
Thursday, 14 April: sunny with light winds and the chance of morning fog. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 8 degrees, with daytime temperatures between 17 and 21 degrees.
Friday, 15 April: mostly sunny with light winds and the chance of early morning fog. Overnight temperatures falling to around 6 degrees, with daytime temperatures between 18 and 23 degrees.
Saturday, 16 April: mostly sunny with light winds and the chance of morning fog in the ranges. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 degrees, with daytime temperatures between 17 and 23 degrees.
Sunday, 17 April: sunny after possible a morning fog with light winds building into the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 9 degrees, with daytime temperatures between 18 and 23 degrees.
Monday, 18 April: partly cloudy with a slight chance of a shower about the ranges, near zero chance elsewhere. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 degrees, with daytime temperatures between 18 and 24 degrees.
Southern Tablelands
Thursday, 14 April: mostly sunny with winds becoming light before dawn, and the chance of fog in the early morning, mainly in the east. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 9 degrees, with daytime temperatures between 19 and 22 degrees.
Friday, 15 April: mostly sunny with light winds and the possibility of early morning fog. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 8 degrees, with daytime temperatures in the low 20s.
Saturday, 16 April: mostly sunny with light winds and the chance of early morning fog in the east. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 degrees, with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
Sunday, 17 April: sunny with varying winds and the chance of morning fog in the east. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 degrees, with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
Monday, 18 April: partly cloudy with variable winds. Overnight temperatures falling to around 9 degrees, with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid-20s.
Australian Alps – Snowy Mountains
Thursday, 14 April: sunny with the chance of morning fog, mainly in the east with light winds. UV Index predicted to reach 6 (high).
Friday, 15 April: the chance of morning fog before a mostly sunny afternoon, with light winds becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning.
Saturday, 16 April: the chance of morning fog, mainly in the east, before a mostly sunny day with light winds
Sunday, 17 April: the chance of morning fog before a sunny day. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning.
Monday, 18 April: partly cloudy with a medium chance of showers in the south, slight chance elsewhere.
South Coast region
Thursday, 14 April: sunny with light winds, with the chance of some early morning fog. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 degrees, with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
Friday, 15 April: mostly sunny with light winds and possible early morning fog. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 degrees, with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid-20s.
Saturday, 16 April: partly cloudy with light winds and the chance of morning fog in the coastal ranges. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 degrees, with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid-20s.
Sunday, 17 April: sunny after possible morning fog, with variable winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 degrees, with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid-20s.
Monday, 18 April: partly cloudy, with a medium chance of showers in the south, near zero chance elsewhere. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 degrees, with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid-20s.
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