Archives for August 2016
Misery Index (Animation): Freezing polar air only just starting to move in
The Antarctic air flow is only just now moving in to the New Zealand area and will continue to gradually…
Friday’s national forecast
A low sits over the upper North Island today while a southeasterly airflow lies over the rest of the country….
Snow flurries and sunny skies – The Big Picture on Friday
A low pressure system over the North Island and stretching down off the West Coast of the South Island brings…
Saturday: Rough for the NI, improving but bitterly cold for SI
The cold southerly winding its way northwards will hit a deepening low pressure system over the North Island on Saturday…
Thursday’s Weather Video: Polar air now spreading across NZ
A polar change is sweeping northwards. Snow is in the forecast – but it’s not clear cut, some areas will…
Polar blast: NZ Airports most exposed to wintry weather next few days
Air travel might be impacted by the wintry weather moving into the country over the next few days – but…
‘Shawshank Redemption’ Oak Tree felled by high winds
“No good thing ever dies.” Andy Dufresne wrote those words to his friend Red near the end of “The Shawshank…
Severe wind-chills coming: Farmers please take note (+14 day animation)
Special early edition — Wind chills across both islands over the next 14 days will be severe at times in…
Radio New Zealand’s secret relationship with WeatherWatch.co.nz
You may not know it if you’re listening to RNZ but behind the scenes some of their journalists and broadcasters…
Cold then windy – Your Weather Highlights for the next 3 days
Cold over the South Island today with snow possible about the eastern high country, gradually easing. Rain or showers for…
