A northeasterly airflow lies over New Zealand today, tending more northerly on Tuesday as a front approaches the southwest of the South Island during the day. This front slowly moves northwards over the South Island on Wednesday however it does weaken, a ridge lies over the North Island.

Monday

Yellow – Temperatures reaching into the mid to late 20’s for the South Island today, mid 20’s for the North Island.

Tuesday

Blue – Rain becomes heavy about Fiordland from evening, moving a little further northwards overnight.

Yellow – High’s in the late 20’s and early 30’s for the South Island on Tuesday. Mid 20’s for the North Island in the afternoon.

Wednesday

Yellow – Afternoon high’s in the mid 20’s for the areas marked in yellow below.

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

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– Aaron Wilkinson, WeatherWatch.co.nz