WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters say there is no sign of any large high pressure systems settling across New Zealand for the rest of the month as strong spring westerlies continue to fire up.

Despite a lull in the winds today strong winds are set to return tomorrow and across the weekend with long range models showing no sign of let up.

Yesterday WeatherWatch.co.nz predicted 10 weeks of windy weather ahead but even weather analyst Philip Duncan says he’s surprised at the lack of anticyclones around us.  “Any highs that are spreading in from Australia are moving to the north of us – instead of protecting us they are helping shovel these strong winds over us.  These westerlies may even intensify towards the end of September according to one model”.

“While we expect spring to be unsettled we normally see highs still moving in from the west, but latest models show New Zealand remaining smack bang in the Roaring Forties for some time with no significant settled spells”.

It’s not all doom and gloom though. 

Despite the windy weather overall there are still predicted to be significant dry spells, especially across eastern New Zealand. 

The winds will also ease back from time to time, however WeatherWatch.co.nz says there is no evidence that we’ll see a repeat anytime soon of the stunning, calm, weather we had last week.

– Homepage image / Thursday’s wind map showing westerlies, westerlies, westerlies! / www.Weathermap.co.nz

– WeatherWatch.co.nz