Source: MetService
Covering period of Thursday 20th – Monday 24th November – The sun is emerging over most of Aotearoa New Zealand today (Thursday), bringing the opportunity to get outdoors after a wet start to the week. Christchurch is already enjoying clear skies, and the cloud will burn off this afternoon over the North Island.
MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley details, “The trend of morning cloud burning off to clear skies will continue for the North Island as a high pressure settles in for a few days. Fluffy cumulus clouds will sprout inland in the afternoon, with the odd sprinkling of showers, particularly in Northland.”
This will be welcome news for cricket fans hoping to make it to Hamilton for the Blackcaps vs. West Indies match on Saturday afternoon.
On Friday, Southland will be the exception to the rule. Rain will move in from the west, but fine spells follow once the rain has cleared.
MetService has an Orange Heavy Rain Warning in place for Fiordland until noon on Friday, with the added risk of thunderstorms. The band of rain will weaken as it moves north up the South Island. There is minimal risk of severe weather over the weekend, but the moist air could make for cloudy conditions.
Warm temperatures will continue for eastern parts on Friday. Christchurch has a forecast maximum temperature of 29°C. Gisborne, Masterton, Blenheim and Ashburton are all expected to reach 28°C.
Most centres return to typical spring temperatures over the weekend, and we can all sleep easier with less muggy overnight conditions.
Monday will be a chilly day in Christchurch, with a forecast maximum of 13°C after the southerly surge of a cold front in the early hours of the morning which will bring a line of showers.
