|National Seasonal Temperature Outlook: probabilities for April to June 2006, issued 23rd March 2006|
50:50 chances for a warmer than average June quarter
The current seasonal temperature odds do not strongly favour either warmer or cooler than average conditions. Therefore, the chances of exceeding the median maximum temperature for the June quarter (Apr-June) are close to 50% throughout the country, the Bureau of Meteorology announced today.
The outlooks are based on relationships between Pacific and Indian Ocean temperatures and Australian temperatures. Recent ocean temperatures have not been sufficiently warmer or cooler than average to produce a strong bias in temperature outlook odds.
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|The following climate meteorologists in the National Climate Centre can be contacted about this outlook: Grant Beard on (03) 9669 4527, David Jones on (03) 9669 4085.|
Regional commentary is available from the Climate and Consultancy Sections in the Bureau's Regional Offices:
THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE SEASONAL OUTLOOK IS EXPECTED BY 21st APRIL 2006