A cold front is crossing the country and with it comes a temperature drop and a bit of rain. Much of the rain will be patchy and drizzly with light to moderate falls, however a few isolated spots will get heavier downpours.

Meanwhile the heat for Christmas Day, which was above average for many, is retreating for Boxing Day with even cooler than normal weather for some in the east and south of the South Island.

– WeatherWatch.co.nz