SOUTHERN region grain growers have been warned of a higher risk of frost, due to the developing El Nino.
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Although maximum temperatures are generally warmer than average during El Nino years, decreased cloud cover often leads to cooler night-time temperatures.
According to the weather bureau, regions of southern NSW and northern Victoria could experience 15 to 30 per cent more frost days during El Nino than the historical average.