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NZ Herald
20-07-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Winter weather: Temperatures below freezing, more frost on way, MetService says
Christchurch woke to -3.8C today, Ashburton was on -1C, Timaru -2C and Blenheim -1C. The Garden City had a forecast of some high cloud today and a high of 11C. Taumarunui dropped to -4C this morning and Taupō to -2C. Auckland was on 6C this morning. MetService said it was Christchurch's coldest temperature of the month. Taumarunui's temperature was its coldest of the year so far. The cold temperatures were due to the high-pressure system, Shiviti told the Herald. 'The coldest temperatures should be around Otago, Southland," he said. Good morning Aotearoa New Zealand ❄🌫It's a chilly start to the week for many, with frost or fog in some areas. At 7am, temperatures were still in the single digits in most places. 🌡🥶Christchurch hit -3.8°C, its coldest July temperature this year. Taumarunui dropped to… — MetService (@MetService) July 20, 2025 'There has not been an opportunity for a lot of mixing [of air]. It is expected to remain over the country for the week,' he said. 'There is a chance of a shower around parts of the East Coast, around Gisborne and the Hawke's Bay.' MetService forecasts a partly cloudy day for Napier today, with a few showers around midday. Tomorrow should turn mainly fine apart from a shower in the afternoon. Gisborne has a forecast of mostly cloud with some showers. Tomorrow should be mostly fine with some showers later in the day. A southerly front is due to hit the country from about Wednesday; radar maps show a wall of rain hitting the East Coast. 'The front is part of the same high-pressure system, and it will mean showers for parts of the east throughout the week,' Shiviti said. The frosty conditions prompted the New Zealand Transport Agency to issue a warning for motorists driving the Haast Pass yesterday afternoon. 'Due to black ice, take extra care when travelling,' the transport agency said. Raphael Franks is an Auckland-based reporter who covers business, breaking news and local stories from Tāmaki Makaurau. He joined the Herald as a Te Rito cadet in 2022. Sign up to The Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Scoop
Wet Week Ahead With A Brief Midweek Break
Covering period of Monday 26th - Thursday 29th May • Rain for North Island today (Monday) • Settled weather spreading from the south today and Tuesday • More rain arrives on Wednesday • Frosty nights for the South Island, warmer for North Island Rain that started in the South Island over the past weekend is continuing its northward trajectory today (Monday). This rain may be heavy at times. MetService meteorologist Oscar Shiviti says, 'A rain bearing front moved up the South Island on Sunday and Monday morning, bringing heavy rain and notable accumulations in places'. Here are some rain accumulations for the 12 hours from 11pm Sunday evening to 11am Monday morning: o Paradise Peak: 173.6mm o Arthurs Pass: 119mm o Westport: 76.8mm o Nelson Creek: 45.8mm o Hokitika: 42mm o Nelson Airport: 40.8mm Strong winds were also recorded within the past 12 hours, with gusts of: o 113km/h at Mount Kaukau (7am) o 107km/h at Remutaka Summit (3am) The North Island will see a band of rain move over today; the risk of severe weather accompanies the rain, with heavier falls expected in places. Shiviti warns, 'Severe Weather Watches are in place for the North Island, with emphasis on the risk of heavier bursts of rainfall within the thunderstorm watch area extending from Northland, through Auckland and down to Taranaki. We advise people to check the MetService website for more information'. As the rain moves north today, there is a clearance in the weather in the South Island, and sunnier skies expected. This settled weather should spread to the North Island by Tuesday, though showers may still occur in the west. Shiviti continues, 'We expect a disruption to the settled weather on Wednesday when another band of rain hits western parts of the country as a front arrives'. This rain event carries with it potentially severe weather; and brings a change in weather for the country to cloudier, wetter and windier for the rest of the work week and going into the weekend. MetService warns that repeated heavy rain events may have impacts to some places in the west of both islands, and therefore we urge people to keep up to date with MetService forecasts and any safety advice from local authorities. For the rest of the week some places in the South Island will have frosty nights, while overnight temperatures in the North Island will not be as cold. Using Scoop for work? Scoop is free for personal use, but you'll need a licence for work use. This is part of our Ethical Paywall and how we fund Scoop. Join today with plans starting from less than $3 per week, plus gain access to exclusive Pro features. Join Pro Individual Find out more
Scoop
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Scoop
Weather Set To Turn On Sunday
Covering period of Thursday 22nd - Monday 26th May • Foggy and frosty in places this morning (Thursday) • Settled weather for most to end the work week • Potentially severe weather from Sunday • Warmer nights early next week Most of New Zealand will enjoy settled and mostly sunny weather going into the weekend, thanks to a high-pressure system. After some cold nights and frosty mornings recently, temperatures are expected to go up a few notches over the next few days. MetService expects the chance of showers to persists in the west from today (Thursday), especially in the South Island, due to moist air coming in with southwesterly winds under the high-pressure system. However, the rest of the country should stay mostly clear with sunny skies through the weekend. MetService meteorologist Oscar Shiviti says, 'People should enjoy the sunny weather through the weekend while they can, it's great for outdoor activities, but things may change toward the end of the weekend'. On Sunday, clouds will increase over the South Island, mostly in the west, as a rain-bearing front approaches from the northwest. This could bring heavy rain and strong winds to southern parts of the country. Shiviti continues, 'This system brings the potential for severe weather, so we encourage people to keep an eye on the MetService website for updates' ( That said, Auckland should stay mostly dry with only some clouds during Saturday's rugby match between New Zealand's Black Ferns and the USA Women. 'By early next week, the front will move north and may bring severe weather to those areas too. Warmer air with this system means nights will likely not be as cold as the new week begins' adds Shiviti. Next week's weather will be quite different with cloudier, wetter and windier weather compared to the today's conditions. Using Scoop for work? Scoop is free for personal use, but you'll need a licence for work use. This is part of our Ethical Paywall and how we fund Scoop. Join today with plans starting from less than $3 per week, plus gain access to exclusive Pro features. Join Pro Individual Find out more
NZ Herald
18-05-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Weather: Severe weather warnings, 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
MetService also issued an orange heavy rain warning for the Bay of Plenty east of Ōpōtiki, where up to 90mm of rain was expected over 11 hours from 7pm tonight. The forecaster said there was a chance this could be upgraded to a red warning. For Northland and Auckland between 5pm today and 5am Monday, there is a moderate risk of thunderstorms. Localised downpours could generate rainfall rates of 25-40mm per hour. 'Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips,' MetService said. 'Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain.' Great Barrier Island and Coromandel Peninsula are at risk of thunderstorms between 9pm today and 9am tomorrow. MetService also warned of flash flooding and slips creating hazardous driving conditions. Marlborough and Wellington are under an orange strong wind warning. Both regions could expect damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures. MetService said driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. Both areas can expect to see severe gale northwest winds gusting up to 120km/h in exposed places. Marlborough's warning was expected to end this morning and Wellington's at noon. The regions under an orange heavy rain warning include Buller, the ranges of Tasman northwest of Motueka, the Tararua Range and Taranaki Maunga [Mt Taranaki]. Some areas can expect to see 150-200mm of rain while they are under the warning. Colder temperatures expected A southerly change arriving in the deep south around midday will bring an end to the relatively mild temperatures enjoyed across parts of the country this week. Road snowfall warnings have been issued for Porters Pass and Arthur's Pass (State Highway 73) for between 11pm today and 7am tomorrow with 2cm of snow expected to settle above 800m. MetService meteorologist Oscar Shiviti said: 'It'll be colder than what we've seen [this week], but nothing out of the ordinary for the time of year.' Temperatures in Dunedin and Christchurch are expected to fall from forecast highs of 20C yesterday to 12C and 14C respectively today, with Wellington a comparatively mild 18C. 'And there'll be possible snow down to 800m around Tekapo [in South Canterbury],' this evening. Parts of Auckland, Hamilton and Bay of Plenty woke to fog yesterday, but there wouldn't be a repeat today, Shiviti said. Most North Islanders could expect a rainy albeit mild Sunday, with temperatures around 20C for Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Whangārei and Palmerston North. Only those in the east would be spared the dreary weather that's not set to ease until Monday, Shiviti said.
NZ Herald
17-05-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Weather: Severe weather warnings spread, 120 km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
Latest severe weather warnings Warnings and watches for heavy rain and northwest gales are in force for areas of both Islands, so MetService suggests people keep up to date with the latest forecast. Several regions are facing the threat of severe weather today, with Marlborough and Wellington under an orange strong wind warning. Both regions could expect damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures. MetService said driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. Both areas can expect to see severe gale northwest winds gusting up to 120 km/h in exposed places. Marlborough's warning was expected to end this morning, and Wellington's at noon. The regions under an orange heavy rain warning include Buller, the Ranges of Tasman northwest of Motueka, the Tararua Range and the Taranaki Maunga. Some areas can expect to see 150 to 200 mm of rain while they are under the warning. MetService warns that streams and rivers may rise rapidly, and surface flooding and slips could make driving conditions difficult. Possible thunderstorms on the way MetService said that as a front moves northwards through central New Zealand during Sunday morning, there is a low risk of thunderstorms. 'However, the risk is considered moderate before dawn for Westland to Buller and the Alps in Canterbury. Thunderstorms will generate localised heavy rain up to 25 mm per hour (possibly more) and strong wind gusts (90-110 km/h).' There is also a low risk of small tornadoes, MetService forecasts said. Colder temperatures expected A southerly change arriving in the deep south around midday will bring an end to the relatively mild temperatures enjoyed across parts of the country this week. MetService meteorologist Oscar Shiviti said, 'It'll be colder than what we've seen [this week], but nothing out of the ordinary for the time of year.' Temperatures in Dunedin and Christchurch are expected to fall from forecast highs of 20C yesterday to 12C and 14C respectively today, with Wellington a comparatively mild 18C. 'And there'll be possible snow down to 800m around Tekapo [in South Canterbury]," this evening. Parts of Auckland, Hamilton and Bay of Plenty woke to fog yesterday, but there wouldn't be a repeat today, Shiviti said. Most North Islanders could expect a rainy albeit mild Sunday, with temperatures around 20C for Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Whangārei and Palmerston North. Only those in the east would be spared the dreary weather that's not set to ease until Monday, he said.
