You would be forgiven for thinking it was winter again after a cold front pushed through and saw temperatures plummet and people looking for warm socks and blankets.
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The front that moved through earlier this week brought with it strong winds and a decent deluge for parts of the Hunter.
But in an ironic twist, on the cusp of spring, the warmer days aren't too far away - although Mailtanders will have to wait a bit longer for that glorious spring-like weather we had started becoming accustomed to earlier this month.
Cold starts are set to continue into next week thanks to a high pressure system which is dictating our weather. It'll be felt most first thing in the morning with chilly morning temperatures reminiscent of the middle of winter.
Maitland can expect to start Friday and Saturday at just 3 degrees, but it will warm to a top of 19 on both of those days.
Maitland can expect to start Friday and Saturday at just 3 degrees, but it will warm to a top of 19 on both of those days.
Temperatures will rise slightly next week with 22 degrees forecasted for Monday and 24 for Tuesday and 23 for Wednesday.
Monday and Tuesday morning will start at 5 degrees.
The rain this week was a welcomed relief for farmers who had noticed the ground had become quite dry.
While the rain that fell wasn't a large amount, it was enough to create some puddles and give newly planted crops a good soak.
Cattle farmers also anticipate the rainfall, combined with warmer days ahead, will kickstart spring growth in the paddocks and that will put then in a position to enjoy a good spring season.
Maitland Airport recorded 25.2 millimetres on Tuesday and 21.6 millimetres on Wednesday. Paterson recorded 23.8 millimetres on Tuesday and 18.6 on Wednesday,
Williamtown received 22.2 millimetres on Tuesday and 20.2mm on Wednesday.
Cessnock received 27.6 millimetres on Tuesday and 14.2 millimetres on Wednesday.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) data has revealed that while winter temperatures did dip further this year, overall our winter here was on parr with the average temperatures recorded.
BOM is predicting above average temperatures from September to November and above average rainfall across the same period.
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