By TERRY WEST
THE south-east of the state received some much needed rain last weekend and this has created a positive outlook for farmers going into winter.
Forecasts are suggesting that by the end of July the Pacific Ocean may have reach borderline La Nina conditions and this is great news for an above average rainfall outlook.
The sea surface temperatures around the Indian Ocean are holding above average, due to the breakdown of El Nino in recent months.
The warmer waters in the Indian Ocean may provide extra moisture for rain-bearing systems as they cross Australia.
This should see some cold fronts develop and move to the east containing moisture.
There is a chance of seeing more rainfall this month but no large systems with significant rain is expected.
Rainfall can be expected around 11 to 15 June and the 22 to 28 June.
Temperatures are likely to stay slightly above average due to the moisture levels in the atmosphere but some cold days are still expected with widespread frosts.
These frost days are likely to be between 16 and 21 June and 28 June and 2 July.
No snow is forecast for this period.
