Maleny Weather

The week started with a slow moving upper level trough system over the Ranges bringing some light continuous rain that measured 31mm over a 24 hour period. We are now 31mm over the month’s average rainfall. This is to be expected for all months up to March next year due to the current La Niña episode.
By mid-week the upper level system moved out to sea leaving behind some occasional isolated showers.
A watch was kept on a small low off Fraser Island in case it developed into an East Coast Bomb. Thankfully it dissipated as fast as it came.
A ridge of high pressure extended up the east coast bringing fine conditions for the remainder of the week. However, thick clouds cover remained with us for nearly the whole week; reducing Bright Sunshine to no more than two hours a day.