A subtropical flow across much of New Zealand will encourage some decent rainfall totals around western and northern areas.

Next Monday we also have a low in the North Tasman Sea moving in with a burst of wind and more rain.

Heaviest rain looks to be around the West Coast (today especially) and some parts of the upper North Island.

A colder airflow over the next few days will also bring in some snow to the South Island’s mountains and ranges.

– WeatherWatch.co.nz