Rotorua's Morgan Maclean, 9, cools off at Tikitapu (BlueLake) yesterday. Photo / Stephen Parker
Rotorua residents planning a Christmas Day barbecue or trip to the beach are looking pretty safe.
As of last night, MetService was forecasting the big day to be mainly fine, with light winds and the chance of an afternoon shower. A high of 22C is forecast.
The hot weather of
the past few days has seen locals and visitors basking in glorious sunshine and that's expected to continue today with a high of 24C.
The bad news is a front approaching from the south is expected to cross the country tomorrow evening bringing a few showers and light rain to Rotorua. The temperatures will cool slightly as the front comes through and the wind turns to the south.
Met Service meteorologist Claire Flynn said a ridge building in the Tasman Sea would move over the country from tomorrow.
