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Settled weather not set to last
Monday, 7 September 2015, 1:26 pm | MetService
Most places experienced cold temperatures this weekend, with snow in the south and in the higher parts of the North Island. Snow was reported in many places across Southland and Otago, with flurries falling to near sea level. Temperatures remained ... More >>
Settled start to the week not set to last
Sunday, 6 September 2015, 8:01 pm | MetService
Some very frosty mornings are expected to start the week after a front swept the country this weekend, leaving cold southerly air in its wake. A ridge is approaching the country on Monday, and will move onto the country on Tuesday, meaning that many ... More >>
Winter's last blast?
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 2:29 pm | MetService
This weekend New Zealand will get what may be one last taste of winter,before a settling ridge of high pressure moves in early next week. Snow, rain, gales and severe frosts are all on the cards as a strong southwest flow sets the country shivering during ... More >>
A cool September in store
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 12:34 pm | MetService
"A cooler than usual September is expected for all regions of the country," said MetService Meteorologist Georgina Griffiths. Since the middle of winter, New Zealand has generally been running colder than normal, due to a higher frequency of southwesterlies ... More >>
A stormy start to spring
Sunday, 30 August 2015, 12:27 pm | MetService
An area of low pressure is forecast to bring periods of heavy rain to the upper and central North Island on Monday and Tuesday. Easterly gales are also expected for many parts of northern and central New Zealand. More >>
Wet weekend - then it gets worse
Sunday, 30 August 2015, 10:11 am | MetService
A wet weekend will be followed by even heavier rain on Monday and Tuesday. MetService is already keeping a close eye on the upper North Island, including Auckland, for potential heavy rain and severe gales. More >>
A Tale of Two Lows
Thursday, 27 August 2015, 12:55 pm | MetService
While most of New Zealand has enjoyed a couple of days of fine weather,thanks to a ridge of high pressure sitting over the country, this is not set to last. A low pressure system is approaching from the Tasman Sea, bringing rain to most places ... More >>
A touch of spring for many
Monday, 24 August 2015, 12:56 pm | MetService
This week we'll see the full spectrum of weather across New Zealand (how very spring-like) and there are some warmer temperatures in the forecast too. More >>
A week of two halves
Sunday, 23 August 2015, 7:15 pm | MetService
A front will move north over New Zealand during Monday and Tuesday bringing rain, before clearing the country on Wednesday. "Most places will get wet weather with this front, but the second half of the week is looking mainly dry," said ... More >>
A Dirty High
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 1:45 pm | MetService
A broad high moves slowly over New Zealand on Friday andSaturday,followed by a front advancing over the country from Sunday night into early next week. While the high will bring more settled conditions than we've seen over the past few weeks, it will ... More >>
Changeable week but settled weekend
Monday, 17 August 2015, 2:02 pm | MetService
The complex low and associated fronts which meandered over the country through the weekend brought rainfall to the whole country. The most significant accumulations over the weekend were along eastern ranges of the North Island, where 40-80mm was ... More >>
Four seasons in one week
Sunday, 16 August 2015, 12:06 pm | MetService
Sunny weather on Monday will gradually deteriorate on Tuesday and Wednesday as a front moves northwards up the country. This is followed by a cold southerly change, but by Thursday high pressure starts to build signalling a settled end to the week. More >>
Relentless Winter
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 3:42 pm | MetService
El Nino conditions in the Pacific Ocean typically mean an increased likelihood of stormy southerlies over New Zealand. This El Nino winter has been no exception, and the trend is set to continue as long range forecasts indicate colder than average ... More >>
South Island ski fields turning it on
Monday, 10 August 2015, 1:34 pm | MetService
The southerly flow which brought another decent dumping of snow to New Zealand's ski fields during the weekend is dying out over the South Island today, making conditions excellent for skiers and snowboarders for the first half of this week. "A ridge ... More >>
Welcome sunshine for some
Sunday, 9 August 2015, 4:22 pm | MetService
A cold southerly flow over New Zealand should bring plenty of sunshine in northern and western parts of both islands during the first half of this week. "This sunshine will be well earned after all the rain these places had last week," ... More >>
Winter Continues
Friday, 7 August 2015, 9:02 am | MetService
After the front which brought heavy rain and strong northerly winds across much of the upper North Island during Thursday morning, with 105mm of rain in 12 hours recorded at Cape Egmont, the trend through to the weekend is for a change to cold, showery ... More >>
Winter Continues
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 3:30 pm | MetService
After the front which brought heavy rain and strong northerly winds across much of the upper North Island during Thursday morning, with 105mm of rain in 12 hours recorded at Cape Egmont, the trend through to the weekend is for a change to cold, showery ... More >>
A cold weekend on the way
Tuesday, 4 August 2015, 2:28 pm | MetService
After a relatively warm start to the week for many, thanks to warmer subtropical air, a colder southerly flow will soon make its presence felt and the weekend will see a return to winter. More >>
A cold August with severe weather to start
Monday, 3 August 2015, 11:18 am | MetService
"A colder than usual August is expected for all regions of the country.While this is likely good news for skiers, it will mean larger power bills for many of us," said MetService Meteorologist Georgina Griffiths. "The month starts ... More >>
Rain bands sweep country
Sunday, 2 August 2015, 11:19 am | MetService
A wet but mild start to the week is forecast with moist air from the Tasman Sea hitting our shores. However, a southerly change is expected towards the end of the week, bringing snow showers to the south and dropping temperatures back down. More >>
