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Autumn Settling In Ahead Of The Equinox
Monday, 18 March 2024, 12:51 pm | MetService
Covering period of Monday 18 - Friday 22 March The weather has begun to feel more autumnal, with a noticeable chill felt in the early hours of the day. As we approach the autumn equinox this week, MetService is forecasting southerly winds and cooler ... More >>
Layer Up For The Weekend
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 2:25 pm | MetService
With a forecast of rain, southerly winds, and snow for this weekend, the advice from MetService is to layer up, especially if you are spending time outdoors. The blast of cold air reaches the far south of Aotearoa New Zealand Thursday afternoon, ... More >>
Fine Weather For The Weekend
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 1:49 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 7 - Monday 11 March After the windy and wild start to the week, high pressure rebuilds across Aotearoa New Zealand in time for the weekend, bringing generally settled and dry weather for much of the country. ... More >>
The Storm Before The Calm
Monday, 4 March 2024, 2:07 pm | MetService
Covering period of Monday 4th - Thursday 7th March Today, a strong cold front has passed over the South Island and MetService is forecasting it will make its way north-eastwards over the North Island. The front is accompanied by strong ... More >>
A Wet And Windy Start To The Week
Sunday, 3 March 2024, 1:46 pm | MetService
Covering period of Sunday 3rd - Tuesday 5th March This weekend was hardly a calm start to meteorological autumn, with a series of fronts bringing areas of rain with heavy falls to both islands, as well as strong winds and fluctuating temperatures. ... More >>
Leaping Into Autumn
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 2:06 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 29 February - Monday 4 March While leap day extends summer for another day, tomorrow on March the 1st we welcome meteorological autumn. Settled late summer weather continues into Friday as southerly winds ease ... More >>
Weather Outlook For The Last Week Of Meteorological Summer
Monday, 26 February 2024, 12:53 pm | MetService
After a dry February so far, the last week of meteorological summer starts off wet for the North Island, with settled weather for the South Island. Heavy Rain Watches are in place for Great Barrier Island, the Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Plenty ... More >>
Warming Winds Ahead Of Weekend Rain Band
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 1:09 pm | MetService
Continuing settled weather will cap off the working week, then MetService is forecasting rain to move swiftly northwards up the country for the last weekend of meteorological summer. A couple of crisp mornings this week remind us that autumn is just around ... More >>
Extreme Fire Danger Risk Continues In Dry Areas This Week
Monday, 19 February 2024, 1:38 pm | MetService
Strong, warm, north to northwesterly winds once again give way to a cool southerly flow as the familiar pattern of this summer in Aotearoa New Zealand continues. Strong Wind Warnings and Watches are in place for the eastern South Island and lower North ... More >>
Fire Weather Update For The Coming Days
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 12:47 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 15 - Monday 19 February As fires rage in Canterbury, MetService is forecasting warm temperatures and winds to stay strong today (Thursday) and ease at night. Winds are expected to remain benign over much ... More >>
A Chilly Start To The Week, But Summer Is Not Over Yet
Monday, 12 February 2024, 1:36 pm | MetService
Covering period of Monday 12 - Thursday 15 February This week marks the anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle and MetService would like to take a moment to acknowledge the resilience and strength of those communities still in recovery from Gabrielle’s ... More >>
Brief Cold Snap, Then More Fine Weather
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 12:39 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 08 - Tuesday 13 February Aotearoa New Zealand’s weather will be mostly settled for the next few days, but a cold front on Saturday will make Sunday feel very different to what many have experienced recently. MetService ... More >>
Waitangi Day Weather
Monday, 5 February 2024, 12:29 pm | MetService
Covering period of Monday 5 - Friday 9 February MetService is forecasting fine and dry weather for New Zealand for most of the week due to a large area of high pressure sitting over the North Island. However, across the South Island, stronger winds and ... More >>
Wet And Windy Until Saturday, Then Mostly Sunny For Waitangi Day
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 12:42 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 01 - Tuesday 06 February The atmosphere is going to have a weekend like a festival-goer – wild on Friday and Saturday but worn out and sedate by Sunday. MetService is forecasting a strong cold front to reach ... More >>
A Mix Of Weather To Close The Month
Monday, 29 January 2024, 12:51 pm | MetService
Covering period of Monday 29 January - Saturday 3 February MetService is forecasting a mix of weather for the last week of January, leading into a windy and cool start to February. This mix is due to a low pressure system situated northeast of the North ... More >>
Five Days, Four Seasons And Three Anniversaries
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 12:25 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 25 - Monday 29 January It is going to be changeable for a few days weatherwise for New Zealanders, with MetService forecasting a series of systems to cross the country. Today, Thursday, will be relatively fine ... More >>
MetService Launches Push Notifications For New Zealand's Most Extreme Environmental Conditions
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 10:28 am | MetService
From today 25 January, Kiwis will be able to subscribe to receive notifications to their mobile phone when MetService issues a Red Warning for our most severe weather or if there is an Extreme Fire Danger risk. The partnership with Fire and Emergency ... More >>
Brief Relief From Warm Conditions – But More Warm Weather On The Horizon
Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 11:34 am | MetService
Covering period of Tuesday 23rd - Friday 26th January Tuesday and Wednesday bring a brief relief to most of Aotearoa New Zealand from the recent warm and muggy temperatures – only for things to heat up again heading into Thursday. MetService ... More >>
Red Rain Warning Issued For West Coast
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 11:26 am | MetService
MetService, New Zealand's national weather warning agency, has issued the first Red Warning of 2024 for impactful heavy rain in the Westland District of the South Island. The warning is in effect from Thursday 9 am to Saturday 8 am, with the heaviest ... More >>
A Wetter Week Ahead
Monday, 15 January 2024, 2:17 pm | MetService
Covering period of Monday 15 - Friday 19 January The hot and sunny start to 2024 is put on pause early this week, with MetService forecasting heavy rain and possible downpours over parts of the North Island, while the South Island experiences a cool ... More >>