The situation
Issued at 6:16 am on the 26th of October by Russell Voice

THUNDERSTORM RISK FOR INLAND PARTS OF THE REGION

Good morning. Our Tuesday is looking mostly fine overall, bar areas of widespread low cloud and fog about the coast and plains early on and again from evening. We may see a few isolated showers develop about the foothills between 2pm and 8pm; some could be thundery, with hail between Waimate and Mt Hutt.

Source your town page for specific details today, regarding wind, temperatures & rainfall chances  – there will be contrast across the region.

Our fine weather largely continues on Wednesday and Thursday, bar afternoon and evening convective showers about the foothills.

A cooler southerly change may bring some showers on Friday; we’re still waiting on a little more model consistency, before changes are made to town pages.

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The week ahead looks mostly fine under weak high pressure.

We see light onshore winds and day time heating that may trigger isolated showers at various stages about inland areas between Tuesday and Thursday; some of these showers could be thundery.

A cooler southerly change may bring some showers on Friday to eastern areas.

About the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters a few weak systems and fronts bring rain opportunities, but nothing of significance on current analysis. 

Early next week, colder southerlies may bring more widespread showers and snow at higher elevations 1000m+

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

Areas of early lower and middle level cloud clearing away, then mostly fine about the coast and plains. Risk of early fog ‘pockets’. Afternoon cloud build ups and isolated shower risk during the afternoon and evening; risk heavy, with thunderstorms possible about the foothills, higher chance south of Geraldine. Light winds for most, tending light east/nor-east about the coast. Mild temperatures. H: 19-25 L: 7-10.

WEDNESDAY

Areas of early cloud, then fine. Isolated afternoon and early evening showers about the foothills. Light NE winds about the coast, remaining light inland. H: 18-21 L: 5-9.

Source your 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 2021.

 

TOWN FORECASTS

Springfield 390m

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of early low cloud & fog, then fine spells - widespread low cloud again tonight. Afternoon and evening cloud build ups and isolated showers developing about the foothills between 2-8pm. Low risk heavy and thundery, with hail about the foothills. Light easterlies (5-15km/hr) easing in the evening.
High: 19°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Lyttelton

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of widespread low cloud this morning, with fog 'pockets', then fine breaks developing during middle stages of the day. A few brief isolated showers possible early afternoon. Light variable winds early on, tending nor-easterly and freshening (10-20km/hr) easing late evening.
High: 19°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 40%

Christchurch

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of widespread low cloud this morning, with fog 'pockets', then fine breaks developing during middle stages of the day. A few brief isolated showers possible early afternoon. Light variable winds early on, tending nor-easterly and freshening (15-20km/hr in the CBD) easing late evening.
High: 19°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 40%

Ashburton

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of early low cloud & fog, then fine spells - widespread low cloud again tonight. Afternoon and evening cloud build ups and isolated showers developing about the foothills. Low risk heavy and thundery, with hail about the foothills. Light easterlies (5-15km/hr) easing in the evening.
High: 19°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 45%

Rangiora

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of widespread low cloud this morning, with fog 'pockets', then fine breaks developing during middle stages of the day. A few brief isolated showers possible early afternoon, higher chance inland. Light variable winds early on, tending nor-easterly and freshening (10-20km/hr) easing late evening.
High: 20°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 40%

Timaru

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of early low cloud & fog clearing away to sunny spells. Risk of a shower or two around midday. Afternoon and evening cloud build ups and isolated showers developing about the foothills. Low risk heavy and thundery, with hail. Light easterlies (5-15km/hr) easing in the evening.
High: 17°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Kaikoura

Tuesday, 26 October
fog
Areas of widespread low cloud this morning, with fog 'pockets', then fine breaks developing during middle stages of the day. Clear through the day above 600m elevation. A few brief isolated showers possible early afternoon. Light coastal breezes, tending light NW about the ranges.
High: 19°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 40%

Mt Lyford Village 600m

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Sunny and bright conditions early on. Cloud build ups into the afternoon. Brief afternoon and evening shower risk between 1pm and 8pm - moderate risk of isolated showers, low risk thundery. Light winds through the day at village level and light nor-westerly about the ranges. Pleasant conditions and mild temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm 'max'.
High: 23°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 45%

Hanmer Springs 370m

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Sunny and bright conditions early on. Cloud build ups into the afternoon. Brief afternoon and evening shower risk between 1pm and 8pm - moderate risk of isolated showers, low risk thundery. Light winds through the day at basin level and light nor-westerly about the ranges. Pleasant conditions and mild temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm 'max'.
High: 24°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Culverden 180m

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
A mostly fine day. Any areas of early low cloud/fog clearing away to mostly sunny skies. Brief afternoon and evening shower risk with cloud build ups, low risk thundery. Light winds through the day. Pleasant conditions and mild temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm 'max'.
High: 23°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 50%

Cheviot

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
A mostly fine day. Areas of early low cloud clearing away to mostly sunny skies. Areas of cloud late afternoon or evening. Late afternoon/evening shower risk about the foothills. Light easterlies early, tending nor-easterly and freshening in the afternoon (15-20km/hr) easing late evening. Pleasant conditions.
High: 22°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 30%

Amberley

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of widespread low cloud this morning, with fog 'pockets', then fine breaks developing during middle stages of the day. A few brief isolated showers possible early afternoon, higher chance inland. Light variable winds early on, tending nor-easterly and freshening (10-20km/hr) easing late evening.
High: 20°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 35%

Arthur’s Pass Village 740m

Tuesday, 26 October
sunny-showers
Fine spells early on. Cloudy, with showers at times, heavier in the east. Low risk heavy into the afternoon and evening. Rainfall total: 6-9mm. Nor-westerly winds, generally light. Freezing Level: 3000m
High: 14°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Castle Hill Village 730m

Tuesday, 26 October
sunny-showers
Mainly fine overall. High cloud and sunny before midday. Cloud build ups into the afternoon may trigger a few showers; low risk heavy, with hail and thundery; any showers clearing by 7pm. Light NW winds and warm temperatures once again. Rainfall total: 1-3mm in isolation. Freezing Level: 3100m.
High: 20°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 50%

Oxford 260m

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of early low cloud & fog, then fine spells - widespread low cloud again tonight. Afternoon and evening cloud build ups and isolated showers developing about the foothills between 2-8pm. Low risk heavy and thundery, with hail about the foothills. Light easterlies (5-15km/hr) easing in the evening.
High: 20°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 45%

Darfield 190m

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of early low cloud & fog, then fine spells - widespread low cloud again tonight. Afternoon and evening cloud build ups and isolated showers developing about the foothills between 2-8pm. Low risk heavy and thundery, with hail about the foothills. Light easterlies (5-15km/hr) easing in the evening.
High: 19°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 40%

Rolleston

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of widespread low cloud this morning, with fog 'pockets', then fine breaks developing during middle stages of the day. A few brief isolated showers possible early afternoon. Light variable winds early on, tending nor-easterly and freshening (10-20km/hr) easing late evening.
High: 20°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 40%

Methven 310m

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of early low cloud & fog, then fine spells - widespread low cloud again tonight. Afternoon and evening cloud build ups and isolated showers developing about the foothills between 2-8pm. Low risk heavy and thundery, with hail about the foothills. Light easterlies (5-15km/hr) easing in the evening.
High: 18°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Leeston

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of widespread low cloud this morning, with fog 'pockets', then fine breaks developing during middle stages of the day. A few brief isolated showers possible early afternoon. Light variable winds early on, tending nor-easterly and freshening (10-20km/hr) easing late evening.
High: 20°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 40%

Akaroa

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of widespread low cloud this morning, with fog 'pockets', then fine breaks developing during middle stages of the day. A few brief isolated showers possible early afternoon. Light variable winds early on, tending nor-easterly and freshening (10-20km/hr) easing late evening.
High: 20°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 25%

Geraldine

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of early low cloud & fog clearing away to sunny spells. Risk of a shower or two around midday. Afternoon and evening cloud build ups and isolated showers developing about the foothills. Low risk heavy and thundery, with hail. Light easterlies (5-15km/hr) easing in the evening.
High: 18°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Mt Cook Village 750m

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Mainly fine overall. Cloud build ups into the afternoon may trigger a few showers; low risk heavy, with hail and thundery; any showers clearing by 7pm. Light winds and warm temperatures.
High: 19°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 50%

Lake Tekapo 720m

Tuesday, 26 October
sunny-showers
Mainly fine & mild overall. High cloud, with a few spots of rain. Cloud build ups into the afternoon may trigger a few showers; low risk heavy, with hail and thundery; any showers clearing by 7pm. Light winds and warm temperatures. Thunderstorms have the potential to bring isolated downpours and large hail between 3pm and 7pm.
High: 22°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Fairlie 300m

Tuesday, 26 October
sunny-showers
Areas of early low cloud/fog, then fine breaks. Afternoon and evening cloud build ups and isolated showers developing about the foothills. Moderate risk heavy and thundery, with hail; any showers clearing late evening. Light easterlies (5-15km/hr) easing in the evening. Rainfall total: 1-2mm, up to 25mm in isolation.
High: 18°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Twizel 480m

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Mainly fine overall. High cloud and fine breaks. Risk of some spots of rain from the west this morning. Cloud build ups into the afternoon may trigger a few showers; low risk heavy, with hail and thundery; any showers clearing by 7pm. Light winds and warm temperatures once again. Rainfall total: 1-3mm in isolation.
High: 24°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Waimate

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Areas of early low cloud & fog clearing away to sunny spells. Risk of a shower or two around midday. Afternoon and evening cloud build ups and isolated showers developing about the foothills. Low risk heavy and thundery, with hail. Light easterlies (5-15km/hr) easing in the evening.
High: 17°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Porters Alpine Resort 1300m

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Mainly fine overall, above lower level cloud this morning. Cloud build ups into the afternoon may trigger a few showers; low risk heavy, with hail and thundery; any showers clearing by 7pm. Light NW winds at all elevations and mild temperatures. Freezing Level: 3200m.
High: 13°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any snow: 0%

Mt Hutt Base Area 1600m

Tuesday, 26 October
partly-sunny
Mainly fine overall, above lower level cloud this morning. Cloud build ups into the afternoon may trigger a few showers; low risk heavy, with hail and thundery; any showers clearing by 7pm. Light NW winds at all elevations and mild temperatures. Freezing Level: 3200m.
High: 11°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any snow: 10%

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