The situation
Issued at 6:24 am on the 18th of August by Russell Voice

A FEW SHOWERS IN THE EAST TODAY  – MOSTLY BEFORE MIDDAY

Good morning. Our Thursday will be unsettled for most, with spill over rain affecting many eastern areas in the morning (mostly south of Christchurch), before easing back into the afternoon. Rain will be intense about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters through the day and our heavy rain warning remains in place until 11pm  tonight.

Check into your town page for specific and moderated details, there will be contrast across the region.

Unsettled weather continues on Friday, with late showers and rain developing in the north, before spreading south and lingering into Saturday, before we see improvements on Sunday. Once again, rainfall totals will remain light and ‘hit and miss’ in nature east of the foothills.

We see a little more high pressure influence next week and potentially a few colder southerly changes, with light rain and snow for the ranges.

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

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A prolonged northerly flow directs heavy rain through most of the week about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters and milder and occasionally wet weather in the east. 

Slightly more traditional weather patterns next week, with high pressure and possibly some cooler air and rain and snow chances for our local ski fields.

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

TODAY

Spill over showers in the east this morning, mostly south of Christchurch. Fine spells developing further north. Heavier and significant falls about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters, snow confined to higher elevations 2700m+. Rain easing in the east from evening and clearing at night/overnight. Lighter south-westerlies developing and cooler conditions. H:  11-15 L: 5-8

FRIDAY

A fine morning. Sunny spells and high cloud. Areas of cloud increase during the afternoon, with rain creeping south at night. Light winds, tending nor-easterly about the coast. H: 14-17 L: 4-8

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

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Cloudy, with scattered rain early this morning, easing back by late morning/midday and fine breaks into the afternoon or evening. Light variable winds through the day (5-15km/hr.) Rainfall total: 4-6mm.
High: 14°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 85%

Lyttelton

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
A mostly cloudy day. A few showers and scattered rain early on, easing back by mid to late morning. A few fine breaks possible into the afternoon. Light south-westerlies, tending nor-easterly into the afternoon (10-20km/hr.) Rainfall total: 3-5mm.
High: 15°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Christchurch

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
A mostly cloudy day - areas of lower and middle level cloud. A few showers and scattered rain early on, easing back by mid to late morning. A few fine breaks possible into the afternoon. Light south-westerlies, tending nor-easterly into the afternoon (10-20km/hr.) Rainfall total: 4-6mm.
High: 15°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 80%

Ashburton

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Cloudy, with scattered rain early this morning, easing back by late morning/midday and fine breaks into the afternoon or evening. Light variable winds through the day (5-15km/hr.) Rainfall total: 7-10mm.
High: 15°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 90%

Rangiora

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
A mostly cloudy day. A few showers and scattered rain early on, easing back by mid to late morning. A few fine breaks possible into the afternoon. Light south-westerlies, tending nor-easterly into the afternoon (10-20km/hr.) Rainfall total: 1-3mm.
High: 16°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Timaru

Thursday, 18 August
showers
Cloudy, with scattered rain this morning, easing back by midday and fine breaks into the afternoon or evening. Light variable winds through the day (5-15km/hr.) Rainfall total: 13-18mm.
High: 13°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 90%

Kaikoura

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Mostly cloudy. Risk of a shower this morning. South-westerlies, tending northerly this morning (15-25km/hr.) Mild temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm possible.
High: 18°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Mt Lyford Village 600m

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Often cloudy, high cloud, with areas of lower and middle level cloud. A few sunny spells and risk of a spill over shower once again. Light north/nor-westerly winds. Mild temperatures.
High: 14°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 50%

Hanmer Springs 370m

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Often cloudy, high cloud, with areas of lower and middle level cloud. A few sunny spells and risk of a spill over shower once again - risk lingers through the day. Light north/nor-westerly winds. Mild temperatures.
High: 15°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 50%

Culverden 180m

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Often cloudy, high cloud, with areas of lower and middle level cloud. A few sunny spells possible and risk of a spill over shower once again. Light north/nor-westerly winds. Mild temperatures.
High: 16°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 50%

Cheviot

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
A mostly cloudy day. A few showers and scattered rain early on, easing back by mid to late morning. A few fine breaks possible into the afternoon. Light south-westerlies, tending nor-easterly into the afternoon (10-20km/hr.) Rainfall total: 1-2mm.
High: 16°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Amberley

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
A mostly cloudy day. A few showers and scattered rain early on, easing back by mid to late morning. A few fine breaks possible into the afternoon. Light south-westerlies, tending nor-easterly into the afternoon (10-20km/hr.) Rainfall total: 1-3mm.
High: 16°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Arthur’s Pass Village 740m

Thursday, 18 August
rain
Rain, heavy falls at times. Strong north/nor-westerlies, easing back. Rainfall total: 120-170mm. Freezing Level: 2800m
High: 12°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Castle Hill Village 730m

Thursday, 18 August
showers
Rain through the morning, occasional steady falls, easing back slightly in the evening and clearing overnight. Light south-westerlies developing. Rainfall total: 15-25mm. Freezing Level: Around 2900m
High: 13°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Oxford 260m

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Cloudy, with scattered rain early this morning, easing back by late morning/midday and fine breaks into the afternoon or evening. Light variable winds through the day (5-15km/hr.) Rainfall total: 4-6mm.
High: 15°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Darfield 190m

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Cloudy, with scattered rain early this morning, easing back by late morning/midday and fine breaks into the afternoon or evening. Light variable winds through the day (5-15km/hr.) Rainfall total: 4-6mm.
High: 15°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Rolleston

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
A mostly cloudy day. A few showers and scattered rain early on, easing back by mid to late morning. A few fine breaks possible into the afternoon. Light south-westerlies, tending nor-easterly into the afternoon (10-20km/hr.) Rainfall total: 3-5mm.
High: 15°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Methven 310m

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Cloudy, with scattered rain early this morning, easing back by late morning/midday and fine breaks into the afternoon or evening. Light variable winds through the day (5-15km/hr.) Rainfall total: 12-17mm.
High: 15°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 90%

Leeston

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
A mostly cloudy day. A few showers and scattered rain early on, easing back by mid to late morning. A few fine breaks possible into the afternoon. Light south-westerlies, tending nor-easterly into the afternoon (10-20km/hr.) Rainfall total: 3-5mm.
High: 15°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Akaroa

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
A mostly cloudy day. A few showers and scattered rain early on, easing back by mid to late morning. A few fine breaks possible into the afternoon. Light south-westerlies, tending nor-easterly into the afternoon (10-20km/hr.) Rainfall total: 3-5mm.
High: 16°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Geraldine

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Cloudy, with scattered rain this morning, easing back by midday and fine breaks into the afternoon or evening. Light variable winds through the day (5-15km/hr.) Rainfall total: 12-15mm.
High: 13°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 90%

Mt Cook Village 750m

Thursday, 18 August
rain
Rain, heavy falls at times, easing back at night; rates may exceed 15mm/hr. Strong northerlies, gusts up to 80km/hr. Snow above 2500m. Rainfall total: 80-120mm.
High: 12°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Lake Tekapo 720m

Thursday, 18 August
rain
Cloudy, with spill over showers and rain through the day, some heavy falls around midday. Easing back gradually from mid afternoon. Heavier and sustained falls about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters. Northerlies, generally light, tending strong NW about the ranges. Rainfall total: 20-30mm.
High: 12°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Fairlie 300m

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Cloudy, with scattered rain this morning, easing back by midday and fine breaks into the afternoon or evening. Light variable winds through the day (5-15km/hr.) Rainfall total: 10-15mm.
High: 11°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 95%

Twizel 480m

Thursday, 18 August
rain
Cloudy, with spill over showers and rain through the day, some heavy falls around midday. Easing back gradually from mid afternoon. Heavier and sustained falls about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters. Northerlies, generally light, tending strong NW about the ranges. Rainfall total: 25-35mm.
High: 13°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Waimate

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Cloudy, with scattered rain this morning, easing back by midday and fine breaks into the afternoon or evening. Light variable winds through the day (5-15km/hr.) Rainfall total: 12-17mm.
High: 12°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 90%

Porters Alpine Resort 1300m

Thursday, 18 August
rain
Mostly cloudy. Spill over rain his morning, then some fine breaks possible. North/nor-westerlies, occasional lulls, but gradually building this afternoon and evening (30-50km/hr.) Rainfall total: 15-30mm. Freezing Level: 2900m
High: 10°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any snow: 0%

Mt Hutt Base Area 1600m

Thursday, 18 August
sunny-showers
Mostly cloudy. Spill over rain his morning, then some fine breaks possible. North/nor-westerlies, occasional lulls, but gradually building this afternoon and evening (30-50km/hr.) Rainfall total: 15-20mm. Freezing Level: 2900m
High: 8°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any snow: 0%

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