It's a wet commute for many across the North Island, with gusty winds to boot! Chunky showers mark the South Island, with the possibility of snow to low levels today in Southland.

MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.

Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.

MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.

Warm air could see Hawke's Bay break a 1973 weather record on Sunday.

'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'

Heavy rain, blustery winds are to hit the North Island; possible snowfall in South Island.

'Winter is very much still around.'

Warmer temperatures are ahead — but forecasters are warning people not to get complacent.

August temperatures have been well below average but hope is on the way.

The rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.

Frosty, sub-zero mornings and rain are in store for much of NZ over coming days.

MetService Severe: 6th of August - 9th of August. Video / Metservice

Single digits can be expected for much of the country this week.

Auckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.

MetService Weather: 2nd of August - 6th of August. Video / Metservice

MetService says the days should warm up quickly after a chilly start.

Temperatures are colder than usual this morning and likely to stay that way this weekend.

Damage to trees and powerlines, and flooding, is possible this week.

People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts.

In today's headlines, Government boot camps underway, Philip Polkinghorne’s murder trial, and Clareburt misses the cut. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / NIWA

A complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th-28th July Video / MetService

In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, a report finds Law Society president told a church group it could 'destroy' records of children in its care and Kiwis told to mask-up.

Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.

Rise comes after multiple South Island cities woke to below-freezing temperatures.

Temperatures are expected to rise above seasonal averages. Video / Metservice

Multiple South Island cities will wake to below freezing conditions tomorrow.

SH1 is open at the Brynderwyns but more thunderstorms are on their way.

Motorists north of Auckland are advised to travel later or potentially face lengthy delays