Meteorologist How emphasized the widespread frost expected across much of the east, with temperatures in some areas, including parts of Queensland, expected to dip below freezing. This cold front is part of a larger system<\/a> that is expected to continue influencing the weather for the rest of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Temperatures in Australia<\/a>\u2019s major cities have already dropped significantly. In Sydney, the early morning temperature was below freezing, with the “feels-like” temperature near zero. Western Sydney experienced even colder conditions, with temperatures dipping to around -1\u00b0C. As for Canberra, temperatures felt as low as -4\u00b0C by 7 AM, with only a slight improvement to 0.1\u00b0C by 9 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Melbourne, temperatures hovered just above freezing, with the \u201cfeels-like\u201d temperature at Melbourne Airport at 1.2\u00b0C at 7 AM, only rising slightly to 3.8\u00b0C by 9 AM. Adelaide saw similarly chilly conditions, with temperatures reaching 5.8\u00b0C early in the morning, rising to 6.6\u00b0C as the day progressed. Hobart, too, experienced near-freezing temperatures, with a “feels-like” temperature of just 1.1\u00b0C by 7 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The extended duration of these cold temperatures<\/a>, along with strong winds, has made these conditions particularly uncomfortable for many residents in these cities, with early-morning commutes becoming a challenging task for many.<\/p>\n\n\nChilly Conditions Across Major Cities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Impact of Strong Winds on Perceived Temperatures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n