Sydney faces record early-spring heat, fire ban; snow in southern NSW

Eastern Australia is experiencing an unusually early heatwave, with Sydney and Brisbane on track for record early-September temperatures, while southern NSW sees snow. A total fire ban is in place for greater Sydney due to extreme fire danger. This marks a significant climate anomaly, potentially the warmest start to spring since records began in the mid-1800s, highlighting the impact of climate change on weather patterns.