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The start of the second ash test was delayed due to rain, with new showers expected for what should be an anticlimatic opening day at Lord's.
The draw was scheduled for 7:30 pm AEST, but the field was covered with heavy blankets for most of the morning.
The referees had a brief inspection of some wetlands in the outfield when the room was to be launched.
Australia holds a 1-0 lead in the All-Five series, having won 251 points at Edgbaston, thanks largely to Steve Smith.
James Pattinson is rested after the clashes in London, but tourists have not yet figured out whether Josh Hazlewood or Mitchell Starc will claim his place in the XI.
The captain of the English team, Joe Root, has not yet announced his team. The hosts wondered if left winger Jack Leach stayed on the side of the field and took an offensive attack at any pace.
Root suggested that the prospect of losing a rainy day would not influence English selectors.
"You have to keep an open mind and the cricket test is an issue of adaptation," Root said during his pre-game press conference.
"I'm sure if there are surprises in the weather or if we have a lot to say, we'll have to make sure we manage that well."
Tower of England Qantas Ashes 2019
Australian team: Tim Paine (c), Cameron Bancroft, Pat Cummins, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Peter Siddle, James Pattinson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Starc , Matthew Wade David Warner.
Team from England: Joe Root (c), Moeen Ali, Jimmy Anderson, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Jason Roy, Stokes Ben (vc), Olly Stone, Chris Woakes.
First test: Australia beats England by 251 points at Edgbaston
Second test: August 14-18, Lord
Third test: August 22-26, Headingley
Tour Match: Australians v Derbyshire, August 29-31
Fourth test: September 4-8, Old Trafford
Fifth test: September 12-16, the oval
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