We have an “excellent forecast” according to Philip Duncan as NZ gets a good variety of weather – a positive for the economy.

Rain has fallen in dry regions, more showers are set to lock in the weekend rain – and then high pressure later this week will give saturated regions a chance to dry out again.

The sub-tropics even return this weekend – but before then a wintry southerly will dominate this week bringing more snow in the ranges (even the North Island ski fields).

Overall – it’s a good week to balance the weather books!