Temperatures have fallen in many areas due to an increasing southerly quarter airflow – bringing cold air up from the south – but a looming system of high pressure is on the way in from the Tasman Sea.

The high will start to move over us towards the end of the week, bringing calmer and more settled conditions – but temperatures will stay low in many inland areas. 

Wednesday

Light blue: Frosts and cold conditions in the inland and lower South Island

Dark blue: A rain band passes over the upper North Island – which may affect Northland and Auckland at times through the day

 

Thursday

Dark blue: Spells of heavy rain possible in the upper North Island again – as the same rain band passes over the country

Light blue: Frosts and cold conditions in the interior of the South Island and lower North Island

Lingering effects of the frontal system may bring patches of heavy rain to the northern North Island during the morning on Thursday – but it may not stick around for long.

 

Friday

Light blue: Cool conditions once again in the interior of the South Island

Conditions settle down as we head into the weekend, as a ridge of high pressure creates a spell of much calmer and clearer weather over most of the country.

– Please note, the idea behind this update is to focus on the main weather highlights, which is why not all regions are mentioned. 

For specific 10 day information for your city, town, rural community or island please see the 1000 forecasts on our homepage!

– Aaron Wilkinson & Drew Chappell, WeatherWatch.co.nz