Sydney set to hit 33C in warmest start to spring since mid-1800s – while snow forecast in southern NSW

Temperatures in Sydney during the first days of September are on track to match the city’s midsummer average of 26.4C. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Temperatures in Sydney during the first days of September are on track to match the city’s midsummer average of 26.4C. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Australia weather Sydney set to hit 33C in warmest start to spring since mid-1800s, while snow forecast in southern NSW A total fire ban is in place for greater Sydney with extreme fire danger exacerbated by hot and windy conditions

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Prefer the Guardian on Google Summer heat is due to arrive early across much of eastern Australia with potentially record early September temperatures predicted for Brisbane and Sydney, while snow was expected in southern New South Wales .