Damp start to March 2017 for Sydney

It might be time to consider building an ark.

There appears to be no end in sight as the Sydney region continues to get soaked this week.

Weatherzone has shared its forecast for the next few days and it’s bleak news for Sydneysiders.

The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that Saturday sport is under threat across the region due to poor weather conditions.

While the rain is expected to ease slightly on Sunday, showers are predicted to return on Monday and will continue through until at least Thursday, March 23.

If it feels like it’s been a wetter March than normal, well, it has.

As of 9am on Friday, Weatherzone’s Sydney station had recorded 172.8mm of rainfall since March 1.

That figure is well above the average start to March, which is 129.7mm.

Weatherzone’s yearly statistics date back to 1859.

The wettest March in Sydney was recorded in 1942, when 521.4mm of rain fell.

So far in March 2017, the most rain to fall in 24 hours was on Wednesday, March 15 (38mm).

March’s heavy rainfall comes after a mixed start to 2017.

January’s total of 48.4 was well below the regular monthly average of 101mm.

However, last month’s total of 205.2mm was huge compared to the usual February average of 118mm in Sydney.

The constant rain has caused issues for motorists in Sydney

As of 2pm Friday, Live Traffic reported that three roads remain closed across the region – Audley Road in the Royal National Park, Rouse Road in Rouse Hill and Stoney Creek Road in Shanes Park.

NSW Police have also urged people to slow down in the wet weather.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Command’s Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy said road users should take extra care.

“I urge anyone who plans to travel to be aware of road conditions and plan or postpone your trip accordingly,” he said.

“Don’t drive through floodwaters for any reason.

“No matter what type of car you have, if you can’t see the roadway, don’t risk it.”

NSW Police offered the following tips for staying safe in wet weather: