Anyone dreaming of a white Christmas on the Border, can expect a harsh and hot return to reality, with temperatures forecast to soar above 40 degrees in the coming week.
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The Bureau of Meterology have predicted a maximum temperature of 34 degrees on Christmas Eve but after that, senior meteorologist Richard Carlyon said, days will really heat up.
“Across the north of the state we’ll see temperatures soar into Boxing Day and maybe even reach the mid-40s by Thursday,” he said.
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A stifling Christmas Day is expected in Albury-Wodonga with a sunny maximum of 37 degrees forecast and a minimum of 17.
Temperatures will continue to rise after Christmas, with a high of 38 degrees forecast for Boxing Day ahead of a sweltering December 27 where a maximum temperature of 42 degrees is expected and a minimum of 20 degrees.
Mr Carlyon said at the moment they don’t know when a cool change will come through and bring relief.
“There’s no change in sight,” he said.
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