Archives for May 2012
Friday’s national forecast
Another quiet day is expected for the country. Large high pressure is positioned squarely over New Zealand today. That will…
Is that the sea creeping up behind me?
NIWA press release — The sea is creeping up on us, with storm surge flooding starting to occur more frequently…
West Coast welcomes power plans
The West Coast is welcoming plans which should ensure better electricity supply for the region. Solid Energy has been granted…
Poll: Have you used home heating so far this year?
This morning was one of the coldest, if not the coldest, morning of 2012 so far – with light frosts reported…
Frosty mornings as high locks in the cold
The recent southerly change is now being “locked in” according to WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters, as a large high from the Tasman…
Thursday’s national forecast
After a rather winter-like start, most areas will see a dry and settled day. Our main weather-maker, a ridge of…
Video: High moves in but a low is developing behind it
nzherald.co.nz and head weather analyst Philip Duncan team up to bring you the latest on the cold showery southerly for southern…
Greenland tourism booming
There’s a good chance you’ve seen more of Greenland in magazines or on TV recently. With its ice cap and…
High spirits as anticyclone rolls in
Whether you call it a high or an anticyclone, either way the weather for the next five days at least…
Wednesday’s national forecast
A big high pressure ridge moving over the country will keep most areas dry and settled today. However, parts of…
