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Southern WA descending into mid winter

Brett Dutschke, Sunday August 21, 2016 - 17:31 AEST

Much of Western Australia's south is effectively heading back to mid winter with temperatures plummeting five-to-10 degrees below the August average.

Extensive cloud and a pool of cold air will ensure many places struggle to warm to the mid teens on Monday and Tuesday, more typical of July.

The areas to experience the most extreme cold will be inland and in the far south and on Monday.

Some places, including Pearce, Jurien, Lancelin, York, Northam, Merredin, Jacup, Salmon Gums and Leinster, have potential for their coldest August day in more than a decade.

If Salmon Gums fails to reach 11.8 degrees it will be the grain town's coldest August day in 11 years. There are some indications of it staying colder than 11 degrees, which would make it their coldest day in at least 27 years.

This chill is being accompanied by brisk winds due to a passing front, making it feel a few degrees colder than the actual temperature.

At its warmest on Monday Albany will only feel as warm as about nine degrees.

Once the front moves to eastern states mid-week, a high pressure system will cause wind to ease and skies to clear, leading to a few frosty nights.

- Weatherzone

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