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Instability – Warm, Humid Air At The Surface And Cold Air Aloft
Thursday, 31 December 2020, 11:16 am | MetService
The outlook for New Year’s Eve revelers is for mostly fine weather at the midnight hour, with generally light winds and temperatures in the mid-teens. MetService meteorologist Andy Best comments “We advise to wrap up warm if it’s going to be a long night. ... More >>
2020 Biggest Weather Events
Wednesday, 30 December 2020, 3:24 pm | MetService
2020 saw MetService issue more than 300 Severe Weather Warnings issued over 50+ weather events. We’ve compiled five of the more notable events – from the first Red Warning for Heavy Rain to the upper North Island drought. Starting with firsts, ... More >>
New Year’s Eve Forecast
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 12:14 pm | MetService
As the year draws to a close the weather is set to bring a few more curve balls around New Year’s Eve. MetService is forecasting mainly fine weather today (Tuesday) but some southern areas look to ring in the New Year with some rain. Temperatures ... More >>
The Fridge Door Will Be Left Open On Christmas Day
Wednesday, 23 December 2020, 11:27 am | MetService
MetService says that while Christmas Day is shaping up to be mostly fine and warm across northern and central New Zealand, southerly winds are forecast to bring unsettled and cooler conditions farther south. These cold southerlies spread over the remainder ... More >>
Four Sleeps, Two Lows, A Good Dose Of Rain But No Tropical Cyclones To Go Until Christmas
Monday, 21 December 2020, 12:18 pm | MetService
MetService are forecasting a cloudy run in to Christmas, with some significant rain and strong winds especially around Christmas Eve. For Christmas Day however a southerly change ushers in clearer skies and cooler temperatures, although areas in the south ... More >>
Keeping A Close Eye On Tropical Cyclone Yasa
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 3:21 pm | MetService
With Christmas fast approaching and a category 5 tropical cyclone bearing down on Fiji the weather will be on everyone’s tongue. MetService meteorologists are keeping a close eye on these developments. Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa reached category ... More >>
Long Range Forecast For Christmas
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 3:44 pm | MetService
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the weather on 25 December will impact the decisions of many people nationwide. If you’re planning a BBQ, heading to the beach or deciding what you will wear to work – MetService is right there alongside you. ... More >>
Settled Weather For New Zealand; Turbulent In The Tropics
Monday, 14 December 2020, 12:27 pm | MetService
A high stalls over the country for the next few days, and MetService is forecasting a settled week of weather for much of New Zealand. This comes as activity in the tropics ramps up, with the first named Tropical Cyclone of the season in the Southwest ... More >>
Settled Weather On The Horizon
Thursday, 10 December 2020, 12:59 pm | MetService
After a last bout of rain, MetService is forecasting a fine weekend for most. The passage of a series of fronts is set to clear out the muggy weather and lower temperatures to near seasonal averages. MetService meteorologist Alwyn Bakker explains, “A stream ... More >>
Otago radar in operation
Thursday, 10 December 2020, 9:16 am | MetService
As of today, people in Otago can access real-time radar data through MetService platforms. More >>
MetService Board Confirm Stephen Hunt As New MetService Chief Executive
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 10:33 am | MetService
MetService Board Chair Sophie Haslem today announced the appointment of Stephen Hunt as the new Chief Executive of MetService. Mr Hunt starts with the organisation on January 18, 2021. Ms Haslem, on behalf of the MetService Board, is delighted to ... More >>
Summer Dragging Its Heels
Monday, 7 December 2020, 12:40 pm | MetService
Hints of summer are showing, however MetService is forecasting a mix of wet, warm and windy weather to dominate this week. MetService meteorologist Tahlia Crabtree explains, “High pressure northeast of the country is steering warm, tropical air ... More >>
Summer Starts With A Spring-like Weekend
Thursday, 3 December 2020, 11:49 am | MetService
Although the run in to Christmas looks primed for settled weather, MetService is forecasting boisterous spring-like conditions for the upcoming weekend. MetService meteorologist Tom Adams explains, “Classic spring weather is high pressure to the ... More >>
An Uncharacteristic Start For The First Day Of Summer
Monday, 30 November 2020, 12:57 pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting cold and wet weather for most today - the last day of spring, with the South Island the place to be for first day of summer. MetService meteorologist Andy Best says, “Strong, cold southerly winds and rain affect much ... More >>
Saturday A Standout For Most
Thursday, 26 November 2020, 12:36 pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting several low pressure systems to bring unsettled weather to parts of New Zealand between now and the end of November. However, most places should get a spell of fine weather on Saturday as a brief ridge of high pressure ... More >>
The Weather This Week: Lousy
Monday, 23 November 2020, 12:21 pm | MetService
Enjoy the placid weather today, say MetService. The rest of the week won’t be so gracious for the majority of the country. Spring is still here, with summer weather patterns not yet enhancing our skies. To any meteorologist, spring brings one word ... More >>
Weather-go-round With Repeating Low
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 12:27 pm | MetService
Throughout this week, a passing low cooled temperatures back to their climatological average, after a burst of warm conditions, and brought a spell of rain or showers to all regions. This weekend, MetService is forecasting a similar low pressure system ... More >>
A Mixed Bag Of Spring Weather This Week
Monday, 16 November 2020, 11:49 am | MetService
Spring is a changeable season, and there’s a lot going on in MetService’s forecasts keeping track of this week’s twists and turns. Thunderstorms, settled weather, hot temperatures, cool southerlies, storm force winds, calm spells, foggy mornings, ... More >>
The Wet That Was, The Warm That Will Be
Thursday, 12 November 2020, 12:47 pm | MetService
Following the wet and cold weather which dominated the landscape this week, MetService is forecasting a return to the classic New Zealand meteorological trope; “wet in the west, dry in the east”. After the extreme rain event that hit the Hawkes Bay ... More >>
Lingering Low Brings Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms
Monday, 9 November 2020, 12:27 pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting the broad low pressure system which is currently over the North Island to linger until the middle of the week, when it finally gets pushed eastwards by a ridge of high pressure. Meteorologist Rob Kerr says, “From now through ... More >>
