Will we be singing in spring?

On balance, most models suggest average/slightly wetter rainfall for the winter period, and slightly wetter for spring.

Almosty all models are still on the La Nina and IOD- band wagon for winter and spring, but the current situation is neutral for these phenomena.

Models are split between warmer or average temperatures for winter. Model skill is starting to get better at this time of the year.

The Equatorial Pacific Ocean finally returned to a neutral state this week.

The Pacific Ocean undersea is primed to be a La Niña and is the only indicator that currently points to one.

Of the other big five indicators, SOI, central Pacific surface temperature, cloud at the date line and trade winds, all of these are currently neutral.

A wiggly trace of cool water observed in the eastern Equatorial Pacific could be the start of this year's La Niña.

There has been lower air pressure and favourable frontal activity across Victoria this month, which has aided the good start to the season.

The Stepping Up Stepping Back workshops aim to help farmers consider the options available to them as they transition into or out of the dairy industry.

A workshop will be held at Traralgon on June 21, venue to be confirmed.

A second worksop will be held in Leongatha in September.

For more information contact GippsDairy 5624 3900.