Most forecasts from experimental general circulation models are suggesting that neutral conditions will dominate at least until summer. Also some research suggests the sub-tropical ridge may again be further north than normal this winter, which tends to reduce winter rainfall from the Goondiwindi district through to the Central Highlands. There is a good probability that the frost season will finish 1-2 weeks earlier than normal for some towns in Queensland. Although the frost season may be shorter, the expected number of frosts is about the same as average, and the chance of getting at least one frost is similar to the average. Pastures are haying off which is normal for this time of year.
Stock are generally in good to excellent condition.
Harvesting of cane is well under way and most mills have begun crushing. Currently 96 properties in 12 shires are declared under IDP provisions. These declarations represent less than one percent of the land area of the State. Above average rainfall continued a good year for the beef industry. Cane harvesting is well under way but showing the effects of the wet growing season.