A large low pressure system looks set to bring several days of unsettled weather – by that we don’t mean several days of rain, but instead a messy forecast with cloud, rain, showers and dry spells all in the mix for the weekend and week ahead.
In a complete turnaround from last week the weather over the next few days appears to be dominated by a high. A change could move in later in the week for the south as Phil Duncan explains..
Another low pressure system another band of rain and more showers are all in the forecast for this weekend – but the overall pattern is for sunnier, drier, weather to move in. Winds will shift more southerly so things will be cool to start with, but sunnier and slightly warmer weather should move in for the start of next week – before the next rain maker in about 7 days.
Weather analyst Philip Duncan lets us know what to expect in terms of weather this week which is shaping up to be a wet one.
Reader Tony Davis' video of the Old Bank Arcade in Wellington being flooded, followed by Michael Ricketts video of flooded streets and businesses.
Streets were flooded and a tree was uprooted as torrential rain hit Auckland.
Weather analyst Philip Duncan lets us know what to expect in terms of weather this ANZAC Day.
Weather analyst Philip Duncan lets us know what to expect in terms of weather this ANZAC Day and explains the highs and lows around the country.
Residents from Richmond, Nelson began the clean up after the area was soaked with torrential rain fall causing flash floods. Authorities estimate at least 90 homes in the Tasman District have had some flood inundation as a result of the heavy rain over the past 24 hours. Nelson-Tasman Region Emergency Management Group said building inspectors were checking properties that had been affected. Forecast for the Nelson area is expected to receive more heavy rain over the next 24 hours.
This was filmed at the Hill St. & Champion Rd intersection in Richmond, Nelson. courtesy of Howie Field
The second highest rainfall recorded in New Zealand in one hour soaked the region yesterday, and MetService has forecast more bad weather for the top of the South Island. Emergency services were inundated with calls for help from residents in the Richmond and Stoke areas as roads were closed, motorists trapped and homes swamped.
Weather analyst Philip Duncan lets us know what to expect in terms of weather this weekend and explains the highs and lows around the country.
Wednesday sees the sub-tropical low finally clearing New Zealand leaving a day or two of drier weather. However by Friday more showers are expected and a new big low looks likely to impact our weather next week with more rain, but sun in the forecast too.
The sub-tropical low we first talked about 10 days ago is now deepening and looks set to bring a period of heavy rain, showers and strong winds on Monday and Tuesday. Philip Duncan has the latest.
An Autumnal swing in our weather this week will see the chance of a frost for Central Otago overnight and rain moving into the North Island. Temperatures will drop behind the front as winds swing to the southerly quarter. And while next week looks mostly dry some models are hinting at a possible sub-tropical low in mid-April.
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Rain is moving in to the West Coast this long weekend, with a few showers possible in the north and south. Weather conditions will start off warm to hot for most places but by Monday and Tuesday a cooler more Autumn-like sou’wester will move in.
The weather across NZ will be mostly settled this week after rain today on the West Coast fizzles out. A large high will spread across NZ until the long weekend – but a few showers are possible on Good Friday then we may see a Southern Ocean storm just graze NZ bringing wind, rain and showers to a number of regions.
Patches of rain and showers will push across New Zealand on Sunday and Monday bringing relief to some, but only teasing others. Rain will be heaviest along the West Coast of the South Island with the driest weather in the east of the North Island. We also track a cyclone that may impact the North Island on Good Friday.
March 1 marks the official start to Autumn in NZ - but what makes it "official" and why are so many people saying summer still has 3 more weeks to go? We also track any potential rainmakers (a few showers coming in this weekend) and we update you on the sub-tropical low expected north of NZ around mid-March, and how - if it all - it might impact us.
A very large high pressure system means summer will end this week on a mostly sunny and hot note. With nights now about 90 minutes longer than they were back in December expect cooler mornings but still warm to hot days. Little in the way of rain but showers are possible in the North Island's north east and in the Deep South.
It's the last official weekend of summer but there are no signs of summer weather easing anytime soon with a dry weekend moving in and a dry, settled, week next week. So, how much longer do we have to wait for rain? Philip Duncan takes a look at conditions around NZ and our part of the world.
"Summer is officially coming to an end but tell that to the weather! Despite a few showers and a cool southerly change for some today, the trend is for warm, dry weather to remain until the end of the month...but what are the chances for rain in early March?
More bad news for farmers and those who rely on rain water as the rain maps indicates no rain this week – so when will the rain arrive? We take a look at the maps.
A very big high pressure system is on the way for the next week, ending the cooler south west flow that's continued this week. We also look to the tropics for a possible tropical low in 7 to 10 day's time.
We take a look at the cooler south west flow pushing in across the country - but also warmer weather is the on the way with one model predicting a rain maker at the end of this month/start of March. Fingers crossed! We also show you video and a fantastic photo from the Vatican City, just hours after the Pope resigned lightning hit the Vatican twice…we have the video and photo.
Cooler weather is on it's way for many areas of the country due to a south west change.
Philip Duncan takes a look at the weekend weather and it looks sunny and warm for most - but are we heading into a slightly cooler phase? We also take a look at a Canadian city which is experiencing daytime highs between -18 and -40C.
We look out the conditions for Waitangi Day 2013, rain, wind, temperature and we check the swells around NZ's beaches.
Rain is pushing into many western and central areas today - with heavy falls expected across many dry farms and gardens. However not all of New Zealand will receive rain - we break down the rain maps in more detail than we usually do over the next 48 hours - plus we look at Waitangi Day weather.
One high departs but another is hot on its heels - and in between there is a moderate chance of rain, especially for the middle of the country. In this weekend's weather video we also have detailed swell and heat maps for Saturday - plus we take a close look at Monday's predicted rain map and which regions are most likely to see some of the wet stuff.
We track the first large rain band in three weeks as it heads towards western and hopefully northern New Zealand next week. We also look at a tragic international story unfolding in which hundreds of thousands of innocent children are forced to live in refugee camps during a brutal winter - and you can help.