The huge system of high pressure is set to move over the country towards the end of the week, staying with us through the weekend – and probably well into next week as well.

Along with the high, calmer and more settled weather is on the way – though not before a few departing showers, and cold nighttime and morning conditions produce some more frosts.

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.

 

Saturday

Light blue: Frosty and cold conditions for the interior South Island – frosts likely to be heaviest in sheltered inland areas

Blue: Showers may affect eastern parts of Northland and the East Coast

The large ridge of high pressure once again brings a sunny and settled day across most of New Zealand.

– 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