Source: NIWA
The Seasonal Climate Outlook for July – September has been released by NIWA.
Hightlights:
– El Niño conditions are expected to progress from late winter into spring
– Seasonal wind strength may be above normal, particularly around the start of spring
– Rainfall is likely to be near normal countrywide, with equal chance of being above normal in the west of the South Island and below normal in all other regions
– El Niño is expected to result in a lower likelihood of tropical moisture plumes
– Temperatures are equally likely to be near or above average in all regions
– Short-but-sharp cold snaps are likely, such as in early July
– Soil moisture levels are most likely to be near normal in all regions
