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Unsettled weather in store for first week of 2017
Sunday, 1 January 2017, 1:36 pm | MetService
There was a mixed bag of weather to welcome in 2017 as multiple fronts affected the country this weekend. Wellingtonians battled gale northerlies, with gusts of 140 km/h recorded early this morning. Severe Weather Warnings are in force for severe ... More >>
From sunny to damp to see in 2017
Thursday, 29 December 2016, 2:07 pm | MetService
The next couple of nights are going to be chilly for this time of year, with most of the country falling below 10C tonight and some spots seeing temperatures as low as 5C. Fortunately temperatures return to normal for New Year’s Eve. More >>
3 More Sleeps...
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 3:17 pm | MetService
There is just one more weather front to worry about tomorrow before a high sitting out in the Tasman directs a southwest flow across the country for Christmas. More >>
Dreaming of a dry Christmas
Monday, 19 December 2016, 1:39 pm | MetService
Over the last few weeks the atmospheric ‘Scrooges’ have sent a succession of fronts over New Zealand, with changeable weather as a consequence. There have been a number of fine days sandwiched between spells of rain, wind and cloud - and this ... More >>
Changeable weather for work week & Xmas looking promising
Sunday, 18 December 2016, 7:27 pm | MetService
A a front brought wet weather to the North and South Island in the middle of last week, before a ridge made its presence known, bringing blue skies and sun to most places to kick off the weekend. Today a front affects the South Island, with Severe ... More >>
Weather during the countdown to Christmas
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 3:00 pm | MetService
A front moves up the country today, gradually weakening as it moves north. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain is in force for the Tararua Range until late afternoon, while a Severe Weather Watch is in place for westerly gales in Wairarapa, southern ... More >>
Where is Summer?
Monday, 12 December 2016, 3:53 pm | MetService
A large high over the north Tasman Sea directs a southwesterly flow over the country to start the week. This southwest flow brings showers and slightly cooler temperatures. More >>
Front on Saturday brings rain to much of the country
Thursday, 8 December 2016, 1:12 pm | MetService
An active front is set to cross the country during Saturday, bringing a period of rain for most people and the risk of some heavy falls for the west. However, it should be well to the east by early Sundayleaving a strong disturbed southwest flow in its ... More >>
Warm then Wet
Monday, 5 December 2016, 1:56 pm | MetService
With the arrival of Summer, temperatures are gradually getting warmer and many places around New Zealand got a glimpse of barbecue weather over the weekend. This little taste of Summer saw Gisborne reach 24.6C on Sunday, and Marsden Point just south ... More >>
Sunny in many places for the first weekend of Summer
Sunday, 4 December 2016, 10:08 pm | MetService
Most people saw some sunshine on the first Saturday of Summer, and many will see more during Sunday. The north and east of the North Island are already basking in sunshine, and cloud over the South Island is clearing up. However, in the southwest ... More >>
Settled but not overly Sunny for Start of Summer
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 2:44 pm | MetService
A high covers New Zealand over the weekend and brings a mixed bag of weather. Usually we think of a high associated with fine weather. However, there will be some moisture in the form of cloud trapped underneath this high interrupting sunny weather. More >>
December 2016 – Some barbecue weather in the mix
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 1:06 pm | MetService
Most of New Zealand experienced a very wet November, due to frequent lows on the weather map. It was the wettest November on record for Wellington, and the third wettest November for Dunedin. “Kelburn recorded 239mm of rainfall last month, a ... More >>
Weather settles down for the start of summer
Monday, 28 November 2016, 1:37 pm | MetService
Wild weather at the weekend saw strong winds up and down the country, downing powerlines and cutting electricity to homes in Dunedin and Central Otago. A gust of 198km/h was recorded in the Foveaux Strait on Saturday night. Heavy rain lashed western parts, ... More >>
Low brings severe gusts and late Spring chill to south
Sunday, 27 November 2016, 7:46 pm | MetService
Severe northwest gusts plagued central New Zealand last night and this morning. Severe Weather Warnings were in force for gusts of 130 km/hr in Wellington and Wairarapa, and a Watch is in force for Kapiti Coast. Gusts of 126 km/hr had been recorded in ... More >>
Windy westerlies this weekend
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 1:38 pm | MetService
A front moves across New Zealand tomorrow, bringing rain to the western areas, followed by strong winds that will be a feature of the weather into the weekend. Rain will be heavy in the west of the South Island on Friday and through the weekend, and Watches ... More >>
Hot temperatures and sunshine for many this week
Monday, 21 November 2016, 2:05 pm | MetService
Sunshine is expected for most parts of New Zealand during the first half of this week, with hot temperatures for many. Maximums in the high twenties, and possibly even thirty degrees, are expected for eastern parts of New Zealand on Tuesday and ... More >>
Temperatures to rise this week
Sunday, 20 November 2016, 8:06 pm | MetService
After a horrendous week both earthquake and weather wise, we are fortunate enough to be heading into settled weather, with some high temperatures forecast in eastern areas later this week. More >>
Departing low opens the door for gale southerlies
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 2:04 pm | MetService
Showery, windy weather continues in many places today as a low moves away to the east. Unfortunately, this departing low opens the door for more rain and gales – this time from the south – to spread up eastern coasts in its wake. More >>
No let up in the weather
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 3:08 pm | MetService
MetService News Release Wednesday 16 November 2016 NO LET UP IN THE WEATHER After an eventful week, the disruption many people faced due to the weather may not be over just yet. Unsettled weather is expected over most parts of the country today ... More >>
Severe weather to hit during quake clean-up
Monday, 14 November 2016, 12:42 pm | MetService
Severe weather is expected to hit New Zealand later today, including a number of areas affected by this morning’s earthquakes. Severe weather warnings have been issued for strong winds and heavy rain developing this evening in central New Zealand, ... More >>
