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Issued at 4:08 pm on the 14th of August by Weather Analyst Leighton Thomas

ANOTHER ACTIVE WEEK OF WEATHER – RAIN & MILD TEMPERATURES FEATURE

Good evening. It’s been a superb end to the week under high pressure, with sunny and settled conditions for all. A surprise weak foehn affect developed this afternoon, pushing some eastern areas into the mid teens, with Akaroa grabbing top spot, with a pleasant 17.1 degrees – the full list of the daily ‘highs’ below.

The remainder of Sunday will be fine for all, with widespread frosts developing tonight, possibly severe about the basins, with elevations. Check into your town page for specific and moderated overnight temperatures.

Our large ridge of high pressure hangs on through most of Monday, with early frosts and thickening pre-frontal high cloud into the afternoon. Nor-easterlies will freshen about the coast, confining temperatures. 

We start to see changes in the Tasman from Tuesday, with heavy rain opportunities through most of next week about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters and a Canterbury Weather Updates heavy rain warning is likely to be issued for the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters on Monday.

For the Canterbury Plains and Coast, next week is looking scrappy and unsettled, with milder weather, but multiple spill over rain opportunities, with some steadier falls possible at times mid week, especially in North Canterbury. Town pages will remain ‘fluid’ through the week, be sure to check in each evening for all the latest.

The Southern Ocean comes back to life around the 24th-25th of August, with southerly changes and some brief cooler periods of weather, with rain and snow possibilities to round out August.

•Members – keep up to date with our ‘Live Weather Feed’, town pages and warnings for all the latest information. 

YOUR DAILY ‘HIGHS’ FOR SUNDAY  – brought to you by The Heat Pump People

Akaroa 17.1, Ashburton 16, Cheviot 16, Leeston 16, Rolleston 16, Oxford 16, Darfield 16, Rakaia 16, Timaru 15, Omihi 15, Fairlie 15, Springfield 15, Geraldine 15, Methven 15, Rangiora 14, Lyttelton 14, Amberley 15, Waiau 14, Christchurch 14, Hanmer Springs 14, Culverden 14, Hawarden 14, Kaikoura 14, Waimate 14, Lake Tekapo 14, Mt Lyford Village 14,  Omarama 13, Mt Cook Village 13, Twizel 12, Castle Hill Village 10, Arthur’s Pass Village 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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High pressure continues into Monday next week.

We start to see changes in the Tasman from Tuesday, with heavy rain opportunities through most of next week about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters and milder and occasional wet weather in the east. 

The Southern Ocean comes back to life around the 24th-25th of August, with southerly changes and some brief cooler periods of weather, with rain and snow possibilities. 

Please source town pages for specific details and keep up to date with our ‘Live Weather Feed’ for all the very latest information. 

GENERAL TWO DAY SUMMARY FOR CANTERBURY – PLEASE CHECK YOUR TOWN FORECAST FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

THIS EVENING & TONGIHT

Sunny, settled and frosty conditions developing. Overnight Lows: -5, 3 degrees

MONDAY

Morning frosts. Areas of cloud about the coast developing and high cloud. Showers about the Main Divide from evening. Light winds inland, tending fresh nor-easterly about the coast and plains. H: 8-13 L: -4, 3.

Source your town pages for 1-7 day forecasts for 2 7 towns across Canterbury – no computer-generated content and specific information for each town.

 

Weather consultation & advice for 2022.

 

TOWN FORECASTS

Springfield 390m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday (12-17km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 10°C Low: 1°C
Chance of any rain: 20%

Lyttelton

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday and becoming persistent in exposed areas (20-30km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 3°C
Chance of any rain: 45%

Christchurch

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday and becoming persistent in exposed areas (20-30km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 1°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Ashburton

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday (15-25km/ht.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 1°C
Chance of any rain: 10%

Rangiora

Monday, 15 August
sun
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday and becoming persistent in exposed areas (20-30km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 2°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Timaru

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday (15-20km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 1°C
Chance of any rain: 25%

Kaikoura

Monday, 15 August
sun
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday and becoming persistent in exposed areas (20-30km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 0°C
Chance of any rain: 25%

Mt Lyford Village 600m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes into the afternoon. Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 9°C Low: 1°C
Chance of any rain: 25%

Hanmer Springs 370m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes into the afternoon. Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 10°C Low: -1°C
Chance of any rain: 20%

Culverden 180m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes into the afternoon. Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 10°C Low: -1°C
Chance of any rain: 25%

Cheviot

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday and becoming persistent in exposed areas (15-20km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 0°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Amberley

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday and becoming persistent in exposed areas (20-30km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 0°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Arthur’s Pass Village 740m

Monday, 15 August
sunny-showers
Early frosts. Areas of cloud and fine spells. Cloud increasing by evening, with scattered showers developing at night. Northerlies developing. Rainfall total: 4-7mm. Freezing Level: 2200m
High: 9°C Low: 2°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Castle Hill Village 730m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
A fine start to the week. Early frosts, then sunny skies, with a light veil of high cloud. Light variable winds. Cool, but settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 9°C Low: 0°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Oxford 260m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday (12-17km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 1°C
Chance of any rain: 20%

Darfield 190m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday (15-25km/ht.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 1°C
Chance of any rain: 20%

Rolleston

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday and becoming persistent in exposed areas (20-30km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 3°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Methven 310m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday (12-17km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 10°C Low: 0°C
Chance of any rain: 20%

Leeston

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday and becoming persistent in exposed areas (20-30km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 1°C
Chance of any rain: 20%

Akaroa

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday and becoming persistent in exposed areas (20-30km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 3°C
Chance of any rain: 20%

Geraldine

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday (15-20km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 2°C
Chance of any rain: 20%

Mt Cook Village 750m

Monday, 15 August
sun
A fine start to the week. Early frosts, then sunny skies, with a light veil of high cloud. Light variable winds, tending light nor-east into the afternoon. Cool, but settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 8°C Low: -2°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Lake Tekapo 720m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
A fine start to the week. Early frosts, then sunny skies early, with high cloud thickening during the afternoon. Light variable winds, tending light nor-west into the afternoon.
High: 8°C Low: -1°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Fairlie 300m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday (10-20km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 10°C Low: -1°C
Chance of any rain: 25%

Twizel 480m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
A fine start to the week. Early frosts, with areas of low cloud, then sunny skies early, with high cloud thickening during the afternoon. Light variable winds, tending light nor-west into the afternoon.
High: 7°C Low: -2°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Waimate

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
Early frosts, then mostly sunny in the morning, before variable high cloud develops into the afternoon and occasional cloudy periods. Light nor-east breezes developing early, freshening from midday (10-20km/hr.) Cool conditions in exposed areas.
High: 11°C Low: 0°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Porters Alpine Resort 1300m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
A fine start to the week. Early frosts, then sunny skies, with a light veil of high cloud. Light variable winds early, turning nor-westerly about the tops. High pressure hangs on. Freezing Level: 1900m, rising to 2400m
High: 3°C Low: 0°C
Chance of any snow: 0%

Mt Hutt Base Area 1600m

Monday, 15 August
partly-sunny
A fine start to the week. Early frosts, then sunny skies, with a light veil of high cloud. Light variable winds early, turning nor-westerly about the tops. High pressure hangs on. Freezing Level: 1900m, rising to 2400m
High: 3°C Low: -1°C
Chance of any snow: 0%

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