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Issued at 6:04 am on the 24th of January by Russell Voice

A FINE LOOK TO OUR FRIDAY – VERY HOT INLAND (EARLY CLOUD FOR MOST.)

Good morning. It’s a cloudy and cooler start to the day, with the remnants of yesterday’s southerly change. Areas of low cloud will quickly clear this morning across the Canterbury Plains & Foothills.

High pressure will bring settled and very warm conditions for most of Canterbury today bar a few coastal areas; including Christchurch City which may struggle to budge the low cloud and fresh nor-easterlies. Parts of the Mackenzie Country will  nudge 34-35 degrees around 3pm; possibly producing out hottest temperature of the summer. Source your town page for specific temperatures today.

A weak southwest change moves north on Saturday afternoon in South & Mid Canterbury and into North Canterbury during the evening, with shower risk, before an extended period of very warm and dry weather develops across the entire region.

•Please note we’re likely to see some very warm temperatures over the next 7 days; source your town page for specific information.

•Keep up to date with our ‘Live Weather Feed’  for all the latest details and developments.

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Our high pressure starts to gradually slide east with a few minor fronts and systems over the next few days.

Despite a few fronts in the Tasman bringing rain to the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters it will remain mostly fine and warm for eastern areas, bar a couple of weak southerly changes.

High pressure will hang on through early and middle stages of next week with more a foehn affect – dry and hot for eastern areas, while rain and showers will linger about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters at various stages.

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.

A fine & warm day across the region. Any early cloud clearing by mid-morning about the coast and lower Canterbury Plains; areas of low cloud may persistent and linger about Christchurch City. Light winds inland, NE winds freshening a tad about the coast confining temperatures in Christchurch City. Very hot inland, especially in the Mackenzie Country. H: 24-35 L: 14-18

SATURDAY.

Areas of low cloud quickly burning off to sunny & warm conditions. Hot conditions across the region. A weak southerly change from mid-afternoon/evening will bring some cloud; chance of a light isolated shower. H: 28-33 L: 16-18

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

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Weather Consultation & Advice for the Coast to Coast 2019.

 

 

TOWN FORECASTS

Christchurch

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
Areas of morning low cloud gradually parting way to mostly sunny skies through the afternoon. Light winds early turning fresh NE by midday, especially about the east and Port Hills before easing at night. Mild temperatures and pleasant conditions under high pressure.
High: 25°C Low: 15°C
Chance of any rain: 10%

Ashburton

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
A bright and sunny day. Any early cloud quickly clearing. A light veil of high cloud developing through the afternoon, variable at night. Light winds tending to northerly breezes through the afternoon. Pleasant and very warm conditions under high pressure.
High: 30°C Low: 16°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Rangiora

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
A bright and sunny day after early cloud clears. A light veil of high cloud developing through the afternoon, variable at night. Light winds tending NE by midday and freshening a tad in exposed areas. Pleasant and warm conditions under high pressure.
High: 27°C Low: 16°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Timaru

Friday, 24 January
sun
A bright and sunny day. Any early cloud quickly clearing. A light veil of high cloud developing through the afternoon, variable at night. Light winds tending to northerly breezes through the afternoon. Pleasant and warm conditions under high pressure.
High: 27°C Low: 15°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Kaikoura

Friday, 24 January
sun
A bright and sunny day. A light veil of high cloud developing through the afternoon, variable at night. Light winds tending to northerly breezes through the afternoon. Pleasant and warm conditions under high pressure.
High: 26°C Low: 13°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Mt Lyford Village 600m

Friday, 24 January
sun
Another great day on the mountain. Sunny skies after early cloud clears. A light veil of high cloud during the afternoon. Light winds tending NE in exposed places this afternoon. Pleasant conditions and very warm temperatures under high pressure.
High: 30°C Low: 14°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Hanmer Springs 370m

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
Another fantastic summer's day in the village. Areas of middle level cloud clearing away to bright and sunny conditions by mid-morning. Light winds through the day. Very hot conditions under high pressure. Chance of some low cloud or fog overnight.
High: 33°C Low: 15°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Culverden 180m

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
Another fantastic summer's day in the Amuri Basin. Areas of middle level cloud clearing away to bright and sunny conditions by mid-morning. Light winds through the day. Very hot conditions this afternoon under high pressure. Chance of some low cloud or fog overnight.
High: 32°C Low: 16°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Cheviot

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
A bright and sunny day after any early cloud clears. A light veil of high cloud developing through the afternoon, variable at night. Light winds tending to northerly breezes through the afternoon; perhaps fresh NE about the coast. Pleasant and warm conditions under high pressure.
High: 28°C Low: 16°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Amberley

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
A bright and sunny day after early cloud clears. A light veil of high cloud developing through the afternoon, variable at night. Light winds tending to northerly breezes through the afternoon. Pleasant and warm conditions under high pressure.
High: 29°C Low: 16°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Arthur’s Pass Village 740m

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
Sunny skies with a light veil of high cloud, more extensive from evening. Rain sets in overnight about the Main Divide. Light winds tending gusty to strong NW. Pleasant conditions and mild temperatures under high pressure.
High: 24°C Low: 13°C
Chance of any rain: 20%

Castle Hill Village 730m

Friday, 24 January
sun
Sunny skies with a light veil of high cloud, more extensive from evening. Light winds tending nor-west, but remaining fairly light in nature. Pleasant conditions and very warm temperatures under high pressure. Freezing Level: 3700m +
High: 30°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Oxford 260m

Friday, 24 January
sun
Sunny skies with a light veil of high cloud developing. Northerlies tending NW at times, gusty about the ranges. Pleasant conditions and very warm temperatures under high pressure.
High: 30°C Low: 13°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Darfield 190m

Friday, 24 January
sun
A fine and sunny day. High cloud developing during the afternoon. Northerlies tending NW at times by evening and becoming gusty about the ranges and foothills. Pleasant conditions and warm temperatures under high pressure.
High: 30°C Low: 14°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Rolleston

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
A bright and sunny day after any early cloud clears. A light veil of high cloud developing through the afternoon, variable at night. Light winds tending to northerly breezes and freshening in exposed areas. High pressure.
High: 25°C Low: 15°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Methven 310m

Friday, 24 January
sun
A bright and sunny day. A light veil of high cloud developing through the afternoon, variable at night. Light winds tending to northerly breezes through the afternoon. Pleasant and warm conditions under high pressure.
High: 30°C Low: 16°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Leeston

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
A bright and sunny day after any early cloud clears. A light veil of high cloud developing through the afternoon, variable at night. Light winds tending to northerly breezes through the afternoon. Pleasant and warm conditions under high pressure.
High: 27°C Low: 15°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Akaroa

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
A bright and sunny day after any early cloud clears. A light veil of high cloud developing through the afternoon, variable at night. Light winds tending to northerly breezes through the afternoon. Pleasant and warm conditions under high pressure.
High: 27°C Low: 16°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Geraldine

Friday, 24 January
sun
A bright and sunny day. Early cloud clearing. A light veil of high cloud developing through the afternoon, variable at night. Light winds tending to northerly breezes through the afternoon. Pleasant and very warm conditions under high pressure.
High: 29°C Low: 15°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Mt Cook Village 750m

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
Sunny skies with a light veil of high cloud, more extensive from evening. Rain sets in about the Main Divide/Headwaters overnight. Light winds tending nor-west, but remaining fairly light in nature until night. Pleasant conditions and very warm temperatures under high pressure.
High: 27°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 20%

Lake Tekapo 720m

Friday, 24 January
sun
Sunny skies with a light veil of high cloud, more extensive from evening. Light winds tending nor-west, but remaining fairly light in nature. Pleasant conditions and very warm temperatures under high pressure.
High: 32°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Fairlie 300m

Friday, 24 January
sun
Sunny skies with a light veil of high cloud, more extensive from evening. Light winds tending nor-west, but remaining fairly light in nature. Pleasant conditions and very warm temperatures under high pressure. (Hotter about Lake Tekapo/Twizel 33+ degrees.)
High: 31°C Low: 14°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Twizel 480m

Friday, 24 January
sun
Sunny skies with a light veil of high cloud at times. Light winds tending nor-west, but remaining fairly light in nature. Very hot conditions.
High: 35°C Low: 14°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Waimate

Friday, 24 January
sun
A bright and sunny day. Any early low cloud quickly clearing. A light veil of high cloud developing through the afternoon, variable at night. Light winds tending to northerly breezes through the afternoon. Pleasant and very warm conditions under high pressure.
High: 27°C Low: 14°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Porters Ski Area

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
Sunny skies with a light veil of high cloud, more extensive from evening. Light winds early, tending blustery NW, strong at night. Pleasant conditions and very warm temperatures under high pressure. Freezing Level: 3600m
High: 20°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any snow: 0%

Mt Hutt Base Area 1600m

Friday, 24 January
partly-sunny
Sunny skies with a light veil of high cloud, more extensive from evening. Light winds tending nor-west, but remaining fairly light in nature. Pleasant conditions and very warm temperatures under high pressure.
High: 18°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any snow: 0%

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