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Fine and Frosty
Monday, 17 June 2019, 12:43 pm | MetService
Southwesterly winds have dominated the weather regime for the last few days but MetService are forecasting a ridge of high pressure which is set to bring settled weather with widespread frosts on Tuesday. The next rain band isn’t expected to ... More >>
Southwesterlies give way to a settled, but frosty week
Sunday, 16 June 2019, 12:19 pm | MetService
Southwesterlies give way to a settled, but cold and frosty week Northerlies dominated over much of New Zealand this past week, meaning that a lot of areas did not get very cold overnight. The west coast of the South Island received its usual dose of ... More >>
NZ's new role in global Tropical Cyclone preparedness
Friday, 14 June 2019, 11:50 am | MetService
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has named Chris Noble from New Zealand’s MetService as the Chair of the Tropical Cyclone Committee for the South Pacific and South-East Indian Ocean. More >>
Cool southwesterlies dominate the weekend weather
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 1:05 pm | MetService
A cool southwest flow develops over much of the country during the weekend, with Saturday looking showery but improving on Sunday. More >>
Waning Winter Weather for a While
Monday, 10 June 2019, 1:57 pm | MetService
It has been over a week since the start of winter and the arrival of the wintery weather. With this shift, even during cloud free sunny days some parts of the country are only reaching maximum temperatures of 13C, so it is time for us to hunker down ... More >>
Respite From a Tumultuous Start to Winter
Sunday, 9 June 2019, 12:04 pm | MetService
Winter may have opened with a tumultuous week of weather, but the coming seven days offer a brief respite. Since last Monday most main-centres have seen their coldest night of the year with Twizel holding the dubious honour of the coldest, plummeting ... More >>
Showery southwesterly winds to usher in the weekend
Thursday, 6 June 2019, 11:59 am | MetService
The stormy weather that affected parts of northern and central New Zealand during Wednesday has moved away to the east of the country. However, MetService are forecasting only a brief respite from the rain and wind for most places as a front races up the ... More >>
Deep low to move over North Island
Tuesday, 4 June 2019, 12:51 pm | MetService
MetService are forecasting a deep low to move across the North Island on Wednesday bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the Island, and also the upper South Island. More >>
Cold blast to start Winter – more unsettled weather ahead
Sunday, 2 June 2019, 5:14 pm | MetService
After much of May was dominated by settled weather, this past week has been a reminder that we were heading for Winter. With unstable westerlies dominating the lead up to the weekend, heavy rain and thunderstorms with hail affected much of the country. ... More >>
Winter to arrive on schedule
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 12:38 pm | MetService
A cold snap is forecast to spread over the country on Saturday, which is perfectly timed for the change in season. Although MetService is forecasting a lot of severe weather for parts of New Zealand between now and Monday, Queens’ Birthday is looking ... More >>
A Turbulent Week of Weather to End Autumn
Monday, 27 May 2019, 1:59 pm | MetService
As Autumn comes to a close, so does the generally settled weather over New Zealand. More >>
A settled week for most makes way for wetter week ahead
Sunday, 26 May 2019, 1:34 pm | MetService
This past week has followed the trend for the month of May, which has proven to be well below average for many places around the country in terms of rainfall but with warmer and well above average daytime temperature. More >>
Return of the Northerlies
Thursday, 23 May 2019, 12:36 pm | MetService
This weekend is set to be the perfect chance to get some of those much-needed outdoor chores done ahead a more tempestuous coming week. More >>
MetService are forecasting a mild Autumn week of weather
Monday, 20 May 2019, 12:25 pm | MetService
MetService Meteorologist Tui McInnes sums it up: “Not much wind, mostly dry but with cloud for many areas. A blocking high has built up over our region of the globe which is helping to keep things calm and steady.” More >>
Strong southwest winds give way to high pressure this week
Sunday, 19 May 2019, 11:52 am | MetService
Strong, cool west to southwest winds have covered the country the last few days, bringing a return to a more Autumn weather pattern. More >>
More of the same weather pattern
Thursday, 16 May 2019, 1:06 pm | MetService
A west to southwest wind flow with embedded fronts continues to affect much of the country through to the beginning of next week, bringing further pulses of strong or gale force winds to parts of southern and central New Zealand. More >>
Changes to the official Severe Weather Warnings
Tuesday, 14 May 2019, 1:47 pm | MetService
From 21 May, MetService is introducing a new level of warning reserved for the most extreme weather events, as well as new colours and graphics, to more clearly signify the type of alert in place. More >>
Southwest Winds Bring Wind Chill and Large Swell
Monday, 13 May 2019, 2:00 pm | MetService
The weather is slowly improving, after a stormy start to the week. The cold front that brought rain and strong northerly winds on Sunday, is followed by strong southwesterly winds over the country today (Monday). More >>
A cooler and windier week ahead
Sunday, 12 May 2019, 12:03 pm | MetService
A low from the Tasman Sea is forecast to move over New Zealand later today and early Monday bringing strong winds and rain to many places. The latest severe weather warnings and watches associated with this low can be found here http://bit.ly/AllWarnings ... More >>
Ridge gives way as strong front expected on Mother's Day
Thursday, 9 May 2019, 12:28 pm | MetService
The last week has been dominated by above average temperatures and settled weather. Kiwis have forgotten that Winter is coming but we are about to be reminded as Autumn returns to normal, with a series of fronts in the next few days. More >>
