An arctic blast will arrive tomorrow with strong southerly winds but Hawke's Bay will otherwise be able to boast warm temperatures to end autumn, as northwesterly winds bring higher temperatures and sunshine towards the end of the week.
The MetService 10-day forecast indicates gentle, dry westerlies and northwesterlies bringing sunny days and temperatures in the high teens from Wednesday, with tomorrow being the only wintry day of the week.
Temperatures will reach a maximum of only 12C in Napier and 11C in Hastings respectively.
The overnight low will remain barely above freezing, dropping to 2C in Napier and Hastings.
MetService says they cold weather tomorrow will be brought on by a sudden morning change with cold, showery southwesterly winds.