Weather for the weekend of 21 - 22 May 2011

A high in the Tasman north of NZ is virtually stationary, sending a ridge up the east coast of Australia. Meanwhile a low is entering the Bight, with associated front and trough. The low will push east carrying the trough and front which is expected to sweep through southern Queensland on Monday.

There could be some light showers on Saturday  with some heavier  rain later on Sunday and into Monday as the trough passes. NOAA is forecast 15mm from this event. 

There has been no rain on the Downs in the last seven days.


Saturday 21 May 2011
Dalby              24C
Stability          B
Convection     Dry convection to 6,500ft with cloud base at 6,000ft
Wind               NE @ 5kts

Saturday 21 May 2011
Dalby              25C
Stability          B
Convection     Dry convection to 7,000ft with cloud base at 6,000ft
Wind               N @ 5kts

There will be fairly heavy high cloud about.