
Sunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islands
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.
Temperatures are expected to rise above seasonal averages. Video / Metservice
Multiple South Island cities will wake to below freezing conditions tomorrow.
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
There is reduced visibility due to fog affecting much of northern Auckland.
‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.
The rain is expected to drench the city for most of today.
Wed to see barrel over country before skies clear on Thur, more heavy falls on Fri.
Dozens of domestic flights have been affected.
Following a chilly winter week, sunny spells are expected for most of the country.
Friday morning was the coldest of the year in Auckland - and the lows remain next week.
'The central parts of both islands are expected to be the cooler of the lot.'
Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.
Rain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.
MetService has issued a raft of weather warnings as a wintry cold front hits NZ on Monday.
The end of the low pressure system means near zero-degree nights ahead.
Hundreds were evacuated from their homes after states of emergency were declared.
A State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.
The event would have featured lanterns being floated in a pond at a park.
Power cut during thunderstorms leaves thousands without electricity.
MetService says severe thunderstorms are possible in multiple regions overnight.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th June
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
Several heavy rain watches have been upgraded to warnings.
The region's in for a heavy soaking.
MetService: National Weather: June 12th - June 16th
Residents at the top of the South Island could see up to 170mm of rain.
Power was out to households across the city.
Homes could be without power for at least the next five hours.
Severe weather caused flash flooding, evacuations and mass power outages yesterday.