Showers and Smooth Roads

Wake Up Sydney brings you the essential start to Monday, 17 August 2026, with the latest on weather, roads and trains across Sydney.

Sydney is waking to a cool and showery morning, with the CBD starting at 12.2°C and heading for 19°C. Parramatta begins at 11.8°C with a top of 17°C, while Bondi sits at 14.4°C and is also expected to reach 17°C. Showers are likely throughout the day, so keep an umbrella handy.

On the roads, it is a smooth run across Sydney, with no reported crashes, breakdowns or major delays affecting traffic this morning.

For train commuters, most of the Sydney network is running normally. However, Blue Mountains passengers should plan ahead, with buses replacing trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria from Monday through to Friday, 21 August, due to maintenance. Some buses towards Mount Victoria may leave up to 15 minutes earlier than the usual train timetable.

Trains continue between Mount Victoria and Central on a changed timetable, while Bathurst services are also operating to altered times. Passengers connecting with NSW TrainLink Regional Coaches at Lithgow should confirm departure times by calling 132 232.

Stay informed and start your day prepared with Wake Up Sydney.