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Temperatures on the rise again
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 1:30 pm | MetService
This week saw some much-needed rain for most of the country, but hot and dry conditions are expected to dominate the forecast again this weekend. The Kaikoura coast got the most rainfall over Tuesday and Wednesday, with a total of 73mm. Timaru saw 34mm, ... More >>
Unsettled for the first half of the week
Monday, 11 December 2017, 2:56 pm | MetService
MetService Meteorologist Andy Best confirmed that as of this morning, “46 consecutive dry days have now been recorded at Christchurch Airport, beating the previous record of 45 days which was held since October/November 1954”. He went on to say, “Christchurch ... More >>
A contrasting end to this week for the South Island
Sunday, 10 December 2017, 1:21 pm | MetService
The record number of dry days* in a row recorded at Christchurch Airport was 45 days and this was seen during September/October 1954. In the 24 hours leading up to 9am this morning, once again Christchurch Airport recorded no rainfall, making 2017 equal ... More >>
Warm, dry weather continues for many
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 2:04 pm | MetService
The hot temperatures experienced this week are expected to continue, although there is some rain for the west of the South Island to come in time for the weekend. Maximum temperatures have exceeded 25°C for many urban areas and some saw temperatures greater ... More >>
Another week of warm and dry
Monday, 4 December 2017, 1:47 pm | MetService
The ridge of high pressure that has dominated New Zealand’s weather of late continues to affect the country this week. More >>
Sunny weather set to continue through the week
Sunday, 3 December 2017, 12:08 pm | MetService
A persistent ridge of high pressure has brought warm temperatures and settled weather to much of the country over the past week – punctuated in some places by severe thunderstorms! Although the rule of thumb “high pressure means fine weather” ... More >>
December 2017 – A hot December on the horizon
Friday, 1 December 2017, 3:57 pm | MetService
November proved to be a month of extremes. Unusual heat prevailed across the country, except for an extreme cold snap during the second week of the month. Western areas of both Islands saw unsettled westerlies and healthy rainfall for the first ten days ... More >>
Prolonged warmth after dry November
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 4:16 pm | MetService
Prolonged warmth after dry November Today is the last day of November, but looking back over the month what stands out is the very dry nature of November 2017 for many areas of New Zealand. This has been the second driest November in Auckland since ... More >>
New solar forecasts shed light on sun’s power potential
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 3:45 pm | MetService
With over 3,400- households in the Auckland region already powered by sustainable energy from the sun, MetService and HRV Solar have joined forces to produce a new forecast for the daily energy potential of the sun for the Auckland region. More >>
Rinse and repeat
Monday, 27 November 2017, 2:18 pm | MetService
A static weather pattern over New Zealand sees the forecasts for the coming week similar for several consecutive days. More >>
Risk of thunder rises as the high holds on
Sunday, 26 November 2017, 12:54 pm | MetService
Warm, humid and short on rain has been the story for the last seven days. High pressure has remained over New Zealand for more than two weeks now, although last weekend a low brushed the far north. With no major fronts bringing any air mass changes to ... More >>
Heat and humidity to headline this weekend
Thursday, 23 November 2017, 2:15 pm | MetService
This week’s weather theme has been generally settled, thanks to a large area of high pressure. Patchy cloud and showers have been easing while temperatures have risen gradually during the week, with Wanaka reaching 29.5°C and Alexandra 27.3°C ... More >>
Warmer temperatures but not all clear skies with the High
Monday, 20 November 2017, 1:48 pm | MetService
This is the second week that the country will be dominated by high pressure, bringing settled conditions with no severe weather expected. More >>
Ridge of High Pressure Didn’t Bring Settled Weather for All
Sunday, 19 November 2017, 12:57 pm | MetService
Despite surface high pressure dominating across the country for most of this week, not everyone has experienced the fine weather which often accompanies these systems. More >>
Fine Weather for Most This Weekend
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 1:39 pm | MetService
This week started off with a ‘bang’ in the upper North Island, with good-sized hail and 308 lightning strikes recorded on Tuesday over the Auckland region alone. More >>
High pressure prevails for the next two weeks
Monday, 13 November 2017, 12:46 pm | MetService
New Zealand’s weather for the next two weeks is looking mostly dry and settled, thanks to a ridge of high pressure that moves onto the country today and is expected to stick around into next week. More >>
Incoming high pressure
Sunday, 12 November 2017, 12:56 pm | MetService
Incoming high pressure It has been a mixed weather week with two lows bringing severe weather to both ends of the country. The first low quickly crossed the South Island overnight on Monday and brought gale force winds to much of New Zealand, snow to ... More >>
More Rain for Some but a Positive Start to Next Week
Thursday, 9 November 2017, 2:11 pm | MetService
Following the severe weather experienced in many places mid-week, the weekend ahead see a shift back to Spring’s usual ‘mixed bag’ pattern. But beyond the weekend, a high-pressure system should settle things down more consistently across the country. More >>
Rapidly Deepening Low’s Course Set for New Zealand
Monday, 6 November 2017, 1:38 pm | MetService
As a ridge of high pressure builds across the country today, bringing relatively settled weather, a low currently over eastern Australia is getting ready to make a rapid break across the Tasman. More >>
Wet And Windy Weather This Week
Sunday, 5 November 2017, 4:41 pm | MetService
With fine weather starting off the week, we’ll be wishfully looking back to Monday as we move forward. The weather that’s making it to the forefront of everyone’s mind arrives mid-week, bringing heavy rain, widespread gales and even a chance of ... More >>
