Parts of Queensland are continuing to shiver through a cold snap today as some residents woke to sub-zero temperatures.
An unusually cold late-autumn air mass that brought snow, hail, rain, blustery winds and large surf across south-east Australia's southeastern this week continues to linger over Queensland.
In the Darling Downs district, in the state's south east, the mercury dropped to 1.3 degrees at 6.30am and 2.3 degrees at Wellcamp Airport. The early temperature at Toowoomba was slightly higher, but still chilly, at 7.1 degrees.
They followed yesterday's record low temperatures when the mercury in some areas of Queensland plunged to levels not seen since 2019.
The Bureau of Meteorology said a strong high pressure system is keeping cold and dry air across much of the state.
The combination of cold air, clear skies and relatively light winds will cause more frost across eastern and southeastern inland areas during the next few mornings.
But after the chilly start, daytime temperatures will rise to average of near average in most parts.
Large parts of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory have also had chilly starts this week.
Across the country today, the weather is looking largely sunny and dry.
Sydney will reach a top of 20 degrees and a minimum of 15 degrees.
In Melbourne, the mercury will reach a maximum of 16 degrees and a minimum of 12 degrees, with the chance of showers.
For other capitals, Brisbane will have a maximum of 24 degrees and a minimum of 19 degrees.
Adelaide will see a maximum of 18 degrees and minimum of 12 degrees.
Canberra will have a top of 16 degrees and minimum of 10 degrees.
Darwin will see a maximum of 32 degrees and a minimum of 23 degrees.
And Hobart is headed for a top of 16 degrees and minimum of 13 degrees.
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