The rainy weather on Thursday has created chaos and concern among some of Canberra's most important residents.
While the clouds cleared only days before Christmas, meteorologists still expect them to part and leave only pleasantly sunny skies on December 25.
On Thursday, a family of ducks were possibly enjoying the wet weather on the Australian War Memorial grounds when they were startled by traffic.
One little duckling was left separated.
"Staff sprang into action to find the duckling and reunite the family," the War Memorial said.
"[They] quacked the case and found the little duckling hiding in some ivy, who was then reunited with their family near the Lone Pine tree. The duckling has been named Pinecone in honour."
Pinecone is not the only one to be startled by the rain.
Many territorians, who may have only just recently put up festive inflatable Santas and reindeers, found them on Thursday morning pummelled to the ground.
It may be wise to leave them inside at least for another day.
The Bureau of Meteorology said there was a chance of a storm on Friday, and a 50 per cent chance of showers.
This is most likely in the late afternoon or evening.
The temperature will still be summer-like though, with a maximum of 28 degrees expected.
Christmas Eve has a slight chance of showers, but still a high maximum temperature of 29 degrees.
However, Christmas Day will likely see clouds clear and a December temperature high of 31 degrees.
"A few showers and thunderstorms the next couple of days as a trough passes, with conditions clearing in time for Christmas Day!" the ACT Bureau of Meteorology said on social media.
A few showers and thunderstorms the next couple of days as a trough passes, with conditions clearing in time for Christmas Day! 🌲🎅 Partly cloudy and warm day expected Sunday in #Canberra, with a maximum of 31C. For latest forecast visit https://t.co/mCTUp7xuMm pic.twitter.com/SVpg4Lw91r
— Bureau of Meteorology Australian Capital Territory (@BOM_ACT) December 22, 2022
Meteorologist Dean Narramore said the Christmas weekend was "looking sensational" for the ACT and NSW.
"Probably a perfect day for some backyard cricket and for sitting by the pool," he said.
Forecast
- Friday, December 23: Shower or two, possible storm. Min 11C, Max 28C
- Saturday, December 24: Partly cloudy. Min 11C, Max 29C
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Sunday, December 25: Cloud clearing. Min 13C, Max 31C
- Monday, December 26: Sunny morning, Possible storm. Min 13C, Max 31C
- Tuesday, December 27: Mostly sunny. Min 12C, Max 29C
- Wednesday, December 28: Mostly sunny. Min 11C, Max 29C
- Thursday, December 29: Sunny. Min 12C, Max 31C
It does seem the weather Gods are just holding in the rain for Christmas Day, with a chance of showers and storm on Boxing Day despite a maximum temperature of 31C.
However, the rest of the week is forecast to be sunny, with another 31C day forecast for Thursday.
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