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Cold Air Brings Risk Of Snow, Thunderstorms And Hail
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:10 pm | MetService
The band of rain passing over the North Island today brings the risk of thunderstorms to Taranaki, Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and coastal Bay of Plenty. Heavy rain will accompany the thunderstorms but for Northland there is also the potential for ... More >>
Wind, Rain And More Thunderstorms To Start, Becoming Settled From Midweek
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:02 am | MetService
Severe weather, including rain, snow, and thunderstorms, is forecasted to affect parts of New Zealand from Monday to Tuesday, with settled conditions expected midweek. More >>
Fleeting Calm Before Rain And Wind Return This Weekend
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:20 pm | MetService
Thursday is a picture-perfect day over the country with the sun making an appearance and most places remaining dry. The only exception is the west, where a few showers are expected. More >>
A Striking Start To Spring
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:10 am | MetService
Over the weekend, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued for western parts of the North Island, and the Marlborough Sounds, for Saturday night into Sunday morning. More >>
Strong Northwesterlies Blow Us Into Spring
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:48 pm | MetService
The windy weather has already made its presence felt on Thursday as the first of these systems moves across the country. Wellington, Wairarapa, and the Marlborough Sounds are under a Strong Wind Watch until 4pm. More >>
Rain, Snow, Sunshine, And A Chilly Turn Ahead
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 3:51 pm | MetService
Photo/Supplied 12/09/2024 Covering period of Thursday 12 - Monday 16 September In recent weeks, Aotearoa New Zealand has felt like it has been on a conveyer belt of weather, and the forecast for the coming days is no exception. MetService is forecasting ... More >>
An Unsettled Final Week Of Winter In The Countdown To Spring
Monday, 26 August 2024, 2:25 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane explains, "Within the period of persistent rain, there could be bursts of more intense falls, possibly leading to further impacts.". More >>
Heavy Rain Moves In From The West; MetService Continues To Monitor Whakaari/White Island Ash
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 2:48 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 22 - Sunday 25 August After a brief lull, MetService is forecasting unsettled weather to return for the end of this week. A band of heavy rain will make its way onto the South Island today, mainly affecting the West Coast ... More >>
From Snow To Sunshine And Everything In Between 19/08/2024
Monday, 19 August 2024, 1:39 pm | MetService
There was no shortage of weather across Aotearoa New Zealand on Sunday, and MetService is forecasting winter conditions to continue before calmer conditions return mid-week. More >>
Wet And Windy Weekend, With Colder Conditions To Follow
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 1:00 pm | MetService
Saturday is expected to get wetter as the day goes on for the North Island as a weather system connected to a low pressure system in the Tasman Sea approaches. More >>
‘Southerly Buster’ Makes Its Way North – Strong Winds And Cold Temperatures Expected Across The Country
Monday, 12 August 2024, 12:34 pm | MetService
The week begins with MetService issuing Strong Wind Watches along the eastern coast of Aotearoa New Zealand, from Kaikoura northwards to Wellington and up to Hastings. An intense cold front, known colloquially as a ‘southerly buster’, is making ... More >>
Cold, Wet Weather Gives Way To A Settled Weekend
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 3:15 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 8 - Sunday 11 August 2024 More >>
Typical Winter Week Ahead - Cold Starts & Rain
Monday, 5 August 2024, 1:56 pm | MetService
The wet weather is set to hit Te Waipounamu/South Island on Wednesday and into Thursday, moving onto Te Ika-a-Māui/North Island on Thursday and into Friday. More >>
Dust Off The Sunnies, But Keep Out The Hats And Gloves - Clear Skies And Frosty Starts Expected For Most This Weekend
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 2:17 pm | MetService
After a wet and wild start to the week, MetService is forecasting calmer conditions for most as we reach the weekend. A ridge of high pressure is set to build over much of the country, ushering in fine weather, while a low pressure centre brings rain ... More >>
Watches And Warnings In Place As Rain, Snow And Strong Winds Hit The Country
Monday, 29 July 2024, 1:41 pm | MetService
Covering period of Monday 29 July - Thursday 1 August A large area of low pressure brings severe weather to Aotearoa New Zealand this week. MetService is forecasting rain, snow, and strong winds and a raft of Watches and Warnings are in place for ... More >>
A Brief Break From Winter Before Cold And Rain Return
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 1:04 pm | MetService
On Wednesday, Dunedin experienced its warmest temperature in nearly two months at 17°C. Generous sunshine also brought double-digit temperatures to Alexandra for the first time in weeks. More >>
A Classic Slice Of Winter
Monday, 22 July 2024, 2:02 pm | MetService
Our current showery weather will give way to mostly clear skies as last weekend’s low pressure system moves away to the east. This will happen tonight for the South Island and then tomorrow (Tuesday) morning for the lower and central North Island. More >>
Wet Start To The Weekend
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 3:02 pm | MetService
A rapidly developing low pressure system is expected to pass east of the country on Friday and Saturday, bringing wet weather to many parts of the North and South Islands. Watches for Heavy Rain have been issued for Northland, northern Auckland, ... More >>
Breaks In The Rain, Intense Weather Possible This Weekend
Monday, 15 July 2024, 12:25 pm | MetService
The second week of the school holidays is off to a mixed start with heavy frosts, black ice and valley fog around Central Otago, while cloud and rain spreads over the country from the north. More >>
A Change In Weather Is On The Horizon
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 1:05 pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting a continuation of the settled weather pattern across Aotearoa New Zealand into the weekend, apart from showery weather along the eastern North Island. However, the return of rain is on the horizon, with a shift from the recent ... More >>
