Wake Up Sydney

Friday 23 October 2026 on Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney.

It is a mild and showery start to the day, with the CBD sitting at 18.6°C and heading for a top of 23°C. Parramatta is starting at 19.2°C and also reaching 23°C, while Bondi is at 19.5°C with a top of 22°C. Light showers are expected, so it is a good idea to take an umbrella before heading out.

Looking ahead to Saturday, conditions are set to improve, with partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures. The city is expected to reach 26°C, Parramatta 28°C, and Bondi 25°C.

On the roads, traffic is moving smoothly across Sydney, with no current incidents reported. Public transport is also running well, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally and no disruptions to report.

It is shaping up to be a clean and easy Friday commute as Sydney heads into the weekend.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains for Thursday, 22 October 2026, with a mild, muggy and showery start across the city.

The CBD and Parramatta both began the morning at 19.8°C, with forecast tops of 23°C in the city and 22°C in Parramatta. Bondi started at 20.3°C and was heading for a top of 21°C. It is a day to carry an umbrella, but there is no need for a heavy coat.

On the roads, traffic was mostly moving well, with one issue at Cowan on the M1 Pacific Motorway near the Pacific Highway. A truck breakdown was affecting northbound travel, so drivers heading in that direction should allow extra time.

Sydney Trains and Metro were running normally, with no incidents reported, continuing a strong week of smooth services across the network.

The episode also looked ahead to a busy Thursday in Sydney, with Australia’s women’s T20 cricket against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval, Louis Tomlinson at the Hordern Pavilion, the opening of David Hockney’s exhibition at Carriageworks, the ABC Biathlon Spring Series, and major jazz performances across the city.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings your midweek update for Wednesday, 21 October 2026, covering the latest weather, traffic and train news across Sydney.

It’s a mild and showery day ahead, with the Sydney CBD and Parramatta both reaching 24°C, while Bondi is set for 22°C. Pack an umbrella and a light jacket before heading out.

On the roads, drivers should expect delays on the M7 at Cecil Hills, where a broken-down B-double is affecting the northbound shoulder past Elizabeth Drive and speeds are reduced to 40 km/h. There are also major delays on the M4 at Greystanes after a multi-vehicle crash westbound near the Cumberland Highway.

For public transport commuters, Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally with no incidents reported, offering a smooth start to the morning journey.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Tuesday 20 October 2026, helping you plan your morning across Sydney.

Today is looking mild with the chance of showers, so keep an umbrella handy and take a light layer before heading out. The Sydney CBD and Parramatta are both set to reach 24°C, while Bondi is expected to top out at 21°C.

On the roads, traffic is busy with a number of incidents causing lane closures. Crashes are affecting Bankstown and Cecil Hills, while breakdowns are reported at Asquith, Tempe and Constitution Hill. In North Sydney, a truck breakdown on the Warringah Freeway has emergency services on scene. Drivers should allow extra travel time and merge with care.

For train passengers, Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line services are facing significant delays after urgent track repairs at Mortdale. Allow up to 15 minutes extra travel time in both directions and keep an eye out for short-notice platform or stopping changes. Other train lines are currently running normally.

Stay tuned to Wake Up Sydney for the essential updates you need before you step out the door.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Monday, 19 October 2026, with Johnny Rocket helping you start the week across Sydney!

It’s a mild start around the city with the chance of a few showers, so keep a light layer handy and pack a brolly just in case. The Sydney CBD is starting at 14.1°C on the way to 23°C, Parramatta begins at 12°C with a top of 23°C, and Bondi is sitting at 16.7°C, heading for 21°C.

On the roads, drivers should allow extra time with delays in several areas. A truck breakdown at Erskine Park has closed one northbound lane on Roper Road just past the M4 eastbound on-ramp. At Merrylands, another truck breakdown on the M4 eastbound near the Coleman Street overpass is affecting the shoulder, with a 40 km/h speed limit in place.

There are also delays at West Hoxton, where a car breakdown on Cowpasture Road northbound approaching Hoxton Park Road has closed the right-turn lane, with moderate traffic reported. At Glenfield, a fallen tree branch is blocking one southbound lane on Canterbury Road just past Belmont Road.

For public transport commuters, it’s a smooth start: Sydney Trains and Sydney Metro are both running normally with no incidents reported. Take care on the roads, merge safely, and enjoy an easy Monday commute if you’re travelling by train.