The situation
Issued at 5:45 pm on the 30th of March by Russell Voice

A CLOUDY START TO TUESDAY – EARLY SHOWERS & DRIZZLE RISK.

Good evening. It’s been another cloudy and cooler day across the region, with more ‘healthy’ rainfall totals recorded about many areas (25-40mm.) Christchurch also received some much needed rain, with anywhere between 25-35mm recorded across the city at 5:45pm.

Omarama grabbed top honours with 17.2 degrees, while most towns and areas hovered around 14-15 degrees. The full list of the daily ‘highs’ below.

A few more ‘bands’ of  rain, showers & drizzle will continue to linger through the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday morning about the Canterbury Plains & Coast before we see some late sunny spells.

This evening there remains a risk of a few thundery falls about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters; risk is currently low.

Milder weather moves in over the weekend, as winds switch to the northwest, with sunny skies and variable high cloud cover.

Source your town page for specific details.

•YOUR DAILY ‘HIGHS’ FOR MONDAY – brought to you by Power Plains. 

Omarama 17, Geraldine 16, Akaroa 16, Boyle River 16, Timaru 15, Christchurch 15, Rolleston 15, Leeston 15, Waimate 15,  Twizel 15, Gore Bay 15, Kaikoura 15, Culverden 15, Hanmer Springs 15, Amberley 15, Rangiora 14, Peel Forest 14, Methven 14, Oxford 14, Timaru 15, Fairlie 13, Burkes Pass Village 13, Lake Tekapo 14, Cheviot 14, Castle Hill Village 12, Arthur’s Pass Village 12, Mt Cook Village 12, Mt Lyford Village 12.

• WEBCAM SNAPS OF THE DAY.

Cloudy and ‘moody’ skies in Kaikoura & Lake Pukaki this afternoon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A few ‘bands’ of showers will continue to linger and feed in until Tuesday morning

A ridge of high pressure looks set to move in on Wednesday, improving our weather for the remainder of next week, bar the odd weaker change.

A cooler southerly change may move north on Thursday, with lower level cloud and drizzle risk.

We have more sunshine hours and warmer temperatures this weekend for the Canterbury Plains & Coast with a northerly/nor-west flow.

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 & OVERNIGHT.

Mostly cloudy this evening, some drizzle or light showers at times. Any heavier rain in isolation easing late evening. Light winds inland, nor-east winds freshening about the coast, easing tonight.

Overnight Lows: 8-10 degrees.

TUESDAY.

Mostly cloudy through the day, with scattered light rain or drizzle at times before midday. Afternoon isolated showers and late sunny spells possible. NE or easterly winds, generally light. Modest temperatures. H: 16-19 L: 7-10

Source our town pages for 1-7 day forecasts for 27 towns across Canterbury – no computer-generated content and specific information for each town.

 

Weather consultation & advice for 2020.

 

TOWN FORECASTS

Christchurch

Monday, 30 March
showers
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Heavier rain about this evening; easing back tonight with areas of drizzle or light showers. NE winds, freshening, then easing tonight. An additional 6-10mm; grand totals: 35-45mm across the city by midnight.
High: 15°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Ashburton

Monday, 30 March
showers
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Any heavy falls, soon easing then some showers or misty light rain at times; lengthy dry spells by evening. NE winds, generally light. An additional 5-7mm.
High: 15°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 80%

Rangiora

Monday, 30 March
rain
A gloomy end to the day. Scattered rain at times, possible heavy falls, easing to drizzle or light showers later tonight. Light winds. Grand rainfall total until midnight: 35-45mm
High: 14°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Timaru

Monday, 30 March
showers
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Rain at times, turning to some showers or drizzle tonight; lengthy dry spells overnight. NE winds, generally light. An additional 7-10mm by midnight.
High: 16°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 90%

Kaikoura

Monday, 30 March
rain
A gloomy end to the day. Scattered rain at times, possible heavy falls, easing to drizzle or light showers later tonight. Light winds. Grand rainfall total until midnight: 45-55mm, up to 90mm about the foothills/ranges.
High: 15°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Mt Lyford Village 600m

Monday, 30 March
showers
A gloomy end to the day. Scattered rain feeding in at times, possible heavy falls, easing to drizzle or light showers later tonight. Light winds. An additional: 5-10mm by midnight.
High: 12°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Hanmer Springs 370m

Monday, 30 March
rain
A gloomy end to the day. Scattered rain feeding in at times, possible heavy falls, easing to drizzle or light showers later tonight. Light winds. An additional: 7-12mm by midnight.
High: 15°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Culverden 180m

Monday, 30 March
showers
A gloomy end to the day. Scattered rain feeding in at times, possible heavy falls, easing to drizzle or light showers later tonight. Light winds. An additional: 5-10mm by midnight.
High: 15°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Cheviot

Monday, 30 March
rain
A gloomy end to the day. Scattered rain at times, possible heavy falls, easing to drizzle or light showers later tonight. Light winds. Grand rainfall total until midnight: 35-45mm
High: 15°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Amberley

Monday, 30 March
rain
A gloomy end to the day. Scattered rain at times, possible heavy falls, easing to drizzle or light showers later tonight. Light northerly winds. Grand rainfall total until midnight: 40-50mm
High: 15°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Arthur’s Pass Village 740m

Monday, 30 March
showers
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Some showers or drizzle about. Low risk of thunderstorms before 8pm. NE winds, generally light. An additional 3-5mm. Freezing Level: 2400m +
High: 12°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 80%

Castle Hill Village 730m

Monday, 30 March
showers
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Some showers or drizzle about. Low risk of thunderstorms before 8pm, higher risk towards the Main Divide/Headwaters. NE winds, generally light. An additional 3-5mm. Freezing Level: 2400m +
High: 12°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Oxford 260m

Monday, 30 March
rain
A gloomy end to the day. Scattered rain feeding in at times, possible heavy falls, easing to drizzle or light showers later tonight. Light winds. An additional: 7-12mm by midnight.
High: 14°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Darfield 190m

Monday, 30 March
rain
A gloomy end to the day. Scattered rain feeding in at times, possible heavy falls, easing to drizzle or light showers later tonight. Light winds. An additional: 6-10mm by midnight.
High: 14°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Rolleston

Monday, 30 March
showers
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Heavier rain soon easing this afternoon, with some showers or misty light rain at times; lengthy dry spells by evening. NE winds, freshening, then easing tonight. An additional 4-6mm; grand rainfall totals around 35mm.
High: 16°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 80%

Methven 310m

Monday, 30 March
rain
A gloomy end to the day. Scattered rain feeding in at times, possible heavy falls, easing to drizzle or light showers later tonight. Light winds. An additional: 10-15mm by midnight.
High: 14°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Leeston

Monday, 30 March
showers
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Some showers or misty light rain at times; lengthy dry spells by evening. NE winds, freshening, then easing tonight. An additional 4-6mm.
High: 16°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Akaroa

Monday, 30 March
showers
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Some showers or misty light rain at times; lengthy dry spells by evening. NE winds, freshening, then easing tonight. An additional 4-6mm.
High: 16°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 80%

Geraldine

Monday, 30 March
showers
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Some showers or misty light rain at times; lengthy dry spells by evening. NE winds, generally light. An additional 5-7mm.
High: 16°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Mt Cook Village 750m

Monday, 30 March
overcast
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Some showers or drizzle about. Low risk of thunderstorms before 8pm. NE winds, generally light. An additional 3-5mm.
High: 15°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Lake Tekapo 720m

Monday, 30 March
showers
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Some showers or drizzle about, more sustained in the east towards Burkes Pass. Low risk of thunderstorms before 8pm. NE winds, generally light. An additional 4-6mm.
High: 15°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any rain: 80%

Fairlie 300m

Monday, 30 March
rain
A gloomy end to the day. Scattered rain feeding in at times, possible heavy falls, easing to drizzle or light showers later tonight. Light winds. An additional: 6-10mm by midnight.
High: 14°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Twizel 480m

Monday, 30 March
overcast
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Some showers or drizzle about. Low risk of thunderstorms before 8pm, higher risk towards the Main Divide/Headwaters. NE winds, generally light. An additional 3-5mm. Freezing Level: 2400m +
High: 16°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Waimate

Monday, 30 March
showers
A cloudy and cool end to the day. Periods of rain easing back late evening, some showers or misty light rain at times tonight, lengthy dry spells by evening. NE winds, generally light. An additional 7-10mm by midnight.
High: 15°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 90%

Porters Ski Area

Monday, 30 March
showers
Rain, some heavy falls early on with snow about the tops 1900m +. Thundery falls possible from early afternoon. Fresh northerlies developing (20-30km/hr.) Conditions easing back at night. Freezing Level: 2300m.
High: 7°C Low: 3°C
Chance of any snow: 45%

Mt Hutt Base Area 1600m

Monday, 30 March
showers
Rain, some heavy falls early on with snow about the tops 1800m +. Thundery falls possible from early afternoon. Fresh northerlies developing (20-30km/hr.) Conditions easing back at night. Freezing Level: 2300m.
High: 6°C Low: 1°C
Chance of any snow: 60%

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