South Australians can expect a sunny weekend overall, with Adelaide forecast to enjoy maximum temperatures of 17°C on Saturday and a warmer 20°C on Sunday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). The weather outlook indicates a stable pattern with sunny conditions dominating most of the region, accompanied by light winds.
The BOM highlighted that while the thermometer may suggest mild temperatures, the actual conditions could be chillier with morning frost expected in parts of Adelaide and surrounding northern suburbs. Elizabeth is predicted to experience minimum temperatures dropping to 3°C on Saturday. Cooler weather will also affect Glenelg and Noarlunga with both locations seeing lows of 6°C. Meanwhile, Mount Barker is forecasted to record a minimum of just 2°C.
The eastern parts of South Australia, including the Riverland and Murraylands districts, are under a frost warning for Saturday morning. Temperatures are likely to plummet to 0 degrees in these regions. The BOM advises that such cold conditions can cause ground-level temperatures to be several degrees lower than recorded by standard weather stations, especially in calm and clear weather situations.
For those planning outdoor activities, the conditions are perfect as there is only a 5% chance of rain over the weekend. Sunday will also follow a similar pattern with the whole Adelaide area basking in sunshine and light breezes that will shift from the northeast later in the day reaching speeds of 15 to 20 km/h.
The stable weather is attributed to a ridge of high pressure that has settled over the state. However, a shift is expected early next week when a new cold front approaches from western South Australia.
On the southern coastal districts, isolated showers are anticipated, mostly affecting the Lower South East district on Saturday. While these will not be widespread, residents in these areas should be prepared for occasional showers.
As we move into Sunday, dry conditions prevail with the entire region enjoying higher than average temperatures for this time of year. Residents in eastern districts might experience morning fog and frost patches once more. Winds will generally be from the northeast to north, picking up speed in the western parts of the state as the day progresses.
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