The timing is certainly not the greatest.  Many folks are out tramping and camping and enjoying the great outdoors.  Others are trying to catch up from the latest shakes that have hit Christchurch.

Either way, the remnants of Fina probably could’ve held off a bit and I don’t think anyone would have been too upset.

But, despite the fact that the news doesn’t sound very encouraging, don’t cancel your plans just yet.

The incoming storm won’t soak the entire country for several days in a row.  There will be breaks in the rain.  There will be times when it will be little more than a few spits.  There will be parts of the country that will get more rain than others.  The whole situation hasn’t even fully developed.  The forecast could change.  Thursday is looking very wet at this point and I don’t think that will change much.  But beyond that, there are still pieces that need to fall into place.

Not to mention the fact this whole thing should be out of here by early next week.

So what should you do?

Stay on top of the latest forecasts and make your own decisions about whether the forecast is bad enough where your outdoor plans are going to fall apart.  Don’t assume that because you’re hearing about flooding in Nelson that you your tramping plans in Otago are out.

Also, if you do go ahead with your outdoor plans, take some extra safety precautions.  Let people know where you are going and what route you are taking to get there.

A little planning will go along way in dodging Mother Nature’s attempts at raining on your holiday.

We will be there with you to help make sure you have the info you need to decide how to plan that holiday.  Stay close and we will help to keep you ahead of the storm.