A surge of southerlies is moving up the South Island today and will cross the North Island on Friday. The cold front will drop temperatures again and bring a burst of rain, snow and even hail.

Friday and Saturday look windy in a number of regions as the south west flow crosses the country.

Even today the winds will be a little blustery in some places.

By Saturday showers will be more coastal and by Sunday conditions should ease in both islands.

– WeatherWatch.co.nz