Cloud ahead of an approaching cloud front on Saturday brought showers and drizzle to the South West Land Division with most falls less than 5mm. A weak high ridged in later in the week returning mainly fine weather to the south. Bureau of Meteorology rainfall map for WA, week ending 22 February. There were two severe wind events in January which caused severe erosion and pasture damage. The availability of feed for stock is variable.
Water supplies are OK, with dams generally half full.
Summer weeds are likely to need spraying. Fertiliser costs have increased substantially, mainly due to the increased cost of urea. GST compliance costs have been significant. Some piesometer readings carried out by farmers are at their lowest level in three years. Southern Agricultural Region Esperance - remnants of the cyclone gave general rain to most parts of the Esperance District.