Two windows of opportunity present themselves for many farmers across the country looking to make hay while the sun shines.

WeatherWatch.co.nz says Wednesday, Thursday and Friday looks mostly dry across the North Island – but there is a moderate risk of a few showers on Friday.   The data suggests the risk is mostly 30% but rises to 60% in Manawatu.   If you could start today you may have just enough time. 

In the South Island the window is narrower with showers likely late Thursday and Friday. 

Nelson and Marlborough look dry all week.

If you don’t want to risk it this week, you’ll only have to wait a few more days for the next window of opportunity which starts to push in early next week. 

Another high looks set to move in and bring mostly dry weather to the nation for several days.

Again the wettest weather looks most likely in Southland early next week.

– Homepage image / Debbie Zillwood

– WeatherWatch.co.nz