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A mixed bag: NZ’s situation and outlook for Saturday
A ridge sits over the North Island, though it will get pushed north during the day by a westerly airflow…
November’s climate summary – nearly average temperatures for the month
Each month, NIWA collects climate and weather data from around the country, and produces a report with the highs, lows…
Weather risks on Friday
Pretty much no risks over the country today, the front that moves over the North Island is fairly weak. Only…
Friday’s national forecast
A front weakens over the North Island today, it will still bring fairly cloudy skies and a few showers for…
The big squeeze – Friday’s situation & outlook
A front currently sitting over the North Island is being squeezed between two anticyclones, one to the north and one…
Farmers face water restrictions as El Niño develops
New Zealand farmers are facing summer water restrictions in some regions as an El Nino weather pattern develops, hitting dairy…
Risks for Thursday – things are perking up
We’re looking at a quieter start for most of the country this morning, with things stepping up a gear or…
Thursday’s national forecast
A front moves onto the lower South Island around midday then pushes northwards to reach the lower North Island around…
NZ’s current situation + December week by week
Add your comment – are you concerned about how dry it is becoming where you are? — On the second morning…
December’s cool start continues – Thursday’s situation & outlook
Tomorrow it’s looking unsettled again, as December’s unusually cool start continues – a northwest airflow sits across most of the…
