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Westerlies make it Wet in the West
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 1:03 pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting rain and showers for those in the west of the country in the lead up to the weekend, while most places east of the ranges remain dry and sunny. More >>
Low cloud and fog brings murky start to the week
Monday, 14 May 2018, 12:42 pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting northerly winds associated with a low crossing the Tasman Sea which will continue to push warm, moist air onto the North Island and large parts of the South Island for the first half of the week. The low is expected to cross ... More >>
Wet Weather Continues
Sunday, 13 May 2018, 12:54 pm | MetService
It’s certainly been a mood dampener, with a wet end to the week for many, most of whom will see a wet start to the next week as well. More >>
Have you checked the weather for mothers’ day?
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 1:14 pm | MetService
Two low pressure systems are lining up over the Tasman Sea, ready to cross over New Zealand from Friday meaning a wet Mother’s Day for many. More >>
Powerful swells and strong wind forecast
Monday, 7 May 2018, 12:33 pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting a wide variety of weather for New Zealand over the coming week. The start of the week sees westerlies across New Zealand, prompting a Severe Weather Warning and Watch for strong winds about parts of the South Island during ... More >>
Ridge of high pressure gives way to westerlies
Sunday, 6 May 2018, 2:40 pm | MetService
A slow moving ridge of high pressure has reigned over New Zealand for the last few days, with the absence of significant weather the most notable weather feature. More >>
Sunny end to working week but wet weather on the way
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 12:50 pm | MetService
A ridge of high pressure lying over the country today persists through Friday before being displaced by a series of fronts during the weekend. Sunny, settled weather is expected across much of the country today and tomorrow before getting progressively ... More >>
May 2018 – A cooler month signalled for many of us
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 10:12 am | MetService
May temperatures are forecast to run a touch cooler than usual across the North Island, as well as for Nelson and Marlborough. For the remainder of the South Island, fairly typical May temperatures are expected. More >>
Weather improves as lows move out and a high is incoming
Monday, 30 April 2018, 1:33 pm | MetService
After a disruptive weekend with localised downpours causing another round of flooding and slips, the upcoming week is looking much more settled as a high replaces the complex low pressure system that has been with us for the last few days. More >>
Wet weekend followed by cooler southerlies
Sunday, 29 April 2018, 11:54 am | MetService
Wet weekend followed by cooler southerlies The final weekend of the School Holidays has seen rain fall across much of the country, with heavy falls recorded in many places. MetService Meteorologist Peter Little commented, “For Northland and Auckland, ... More >>
Severe Weather for Some This Weekend
Friday, 27 April 2018, 12:31 pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting persistent rain and strong winds for parts of the country as a low-pressure system moves in from the northwest this weekend. More >>
Wet and windy to wind up the school holidays
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 12:24 pm | MetService
Autumn weather is showing its best side today, with clear skies and light winds for much of the country. However, MetService is forecasting a very damp upcoming weekend of weather as autumn shows its wet and windy side, and many New Zealanders will be ... More >>
Settled Weather for the Second Week of School Holidays
Monday, 23 April 2018, 12:56 pm | MetService
“A ridge of high pressure currently pushing onto the North Island and upper South Island is set to remain for the first half of the week ahead,” April Clark MetService Meteorologist said. “What this means for most of the country is settled and generally ... More >>
A Changeable Week in Weather Ends on a High
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 1:31 pm | MetService
“The changeable weather experienced by many this week is likely to continue into this weekend” April Clark MetService meteorologist said. More >>
Wet Week Ahead for the West of the South Island
Monday, 16 April 2018, 1:53 pm | MetService
The heavy rain and thunderstorms seen over the west coast of the South Island this morning with an active front is a signal of things to come for the rest of the week. While the rest of the country also received a dose of rain with this front (localised ... More >>
Dynamic Weather Ahead
Sunday, 15 April 2018, 12:40 pm | MetService
Wind, rain, thunder, hail, snow… We had it all last week. In the country infamous for four seasons in one day, last week was a significant one weather wise, the effects of which were experienced across the entire country. More >>
Changeable weather continues to pack punches
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 12:57 pm | MetService
Autumn means fast moving weather systems, with a sprinkling of snow, gales, heavy rain and thunderstorms. A series of fronts continue to affect New Zealand, with another fast-moving system racing up the country on Thursday, followed by a brief ridge before ... More >>
First Snowfall Warnings of 2018 Continued
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 6:41 pm | MetService
A complex low pressure system is set to cross central New Zealand during this evening, and behind it persistent heavy rain/snow and severe gales are expected to ease by the early hours of Wednesday morning. More >>
No One Escapes the Cold Blast
Monday, 9 April 2018, 2:21 pm | MetService
A complex low about to cross central New Zealand will spare no one from the cold air it will drag up from the Southern Ocean. More >>
MetService: Early Winter Storm
Sunday, 8 April 2018, 1:28 pm | MetService
Severe Weather Watches and Warnings have been issued for the start of the working week. A low pressure system approaching from the Tasman Sea, and a strong cold front approaching from the Southern Ocean are expected to come together to bring heavy ... More >>
