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Issued at 5:57 am on the 5th of December by Russell Voice

A FINE & WARM FRIDAY – temperatures set to exceed 30 degrees.

Good morning. It’s a fine start across the region, with clear overhead conditions. Our Friday is looking sunny and very warm, with variable high cloud cloud developing during the afternoon. While it will be fine in the east, cloud will be widespread about the Main Divide and Canterbury Headwaters, with a few showers about the Mt Cook and Arthur’s Pass National Parks.

Nor-westerlies will be strong to gale force about the high country and ranges, with strong and blustery gusts about the coast and plains this afternoon, before easing back this evening. Temperatures peak between 25-30 degrees for most, with some far eastern spots possibly challenging 31-32 degrees around 2pm.

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

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The weekend looks mostly fine in the east, with sunny skies and nor-easterlies on Saturday and then more high cloud cover and warmer temperatures on Sunday, with nor-westerly influence.

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Later stages of the week look more settled, with areas of high pressure and warm nor-westerly airflows.

Most of next week looks fine under high pressure, with some weaker southerly flows and cloud early and late in the week providing rainfall chances.

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GENERAL SUMMARY.

TODAY

A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions early, with variable high cloud developing in the afternoon. Cloudy about the Main Divide/Headwaters, with a few showers. Blustery nor-westerlies about the coast and plains and strong winds about the high country. Warm conditions. H: 25-31 L: 8-12.

SATURDAY

Often cloudy about the Main Divide/Headwaters, with late shower risk. Fine in the east, with bright and sunny conditions. Light winds early, with afternoon nor-easterlies developing and freshening. Milder about the basins. H: 19-25 L: 5-9.

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TOWN FORECASTS

Springfield 390m

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (35-55km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 27°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Lyttelton

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 30°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Glentunnel 260m

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (35-55km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 29°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Port Hills 400m

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (30-60km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 28°C Low: 13°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Christchurch

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 30°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Ashburton

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (35-50km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 31°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 5%

Rangiora

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 31°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Kaiapoi

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 30°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Timaru

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (15-30km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 29°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 5%

Kaikoura

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 27°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Pegasus

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 31°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Mt Lyford Village 600m

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery and strong in exposed areas during the afternoon (40-70km/hr) easing at night. Warm temperatures.
High: 27°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Hanmer Springs 370m

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery and strong in exposed areas during the afternoon (40-60km/hr) easing at night. Warm temperatures.
High: 28°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Culverden 180m

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery and strong in exposed areas during the afternoon (40-60km/hr) easing at night. Warm temperatures.
High: 28°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Cheviot

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 31°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Waipara

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 30°C Low: 13°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Amberley

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (25-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 30°C Low: 13°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Castle Hill Village 730m

Friday, 05 December
sun
Mostly fine. Sunny skies early, with high cloud developing, extensive by evening. Strong nor-westerlies in the afternoon, rising to severe about the ranges, then easing this evening. Freezing Level: 3000m
High: 22°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Arthur’s Pass Village 740m

Friday, 05 December
wind
A fine morning, cloud increasing in the afternoon, with shower risk. Strong to gale force nor-westerlies, rising to severe about the ranges. Rainfall total: 4-7mm. Freezing Level: 3000m
High: 15°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Oxford 260m

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (30-50km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 29°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Darfield 190m

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (30-50km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 29°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Rolleston

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 30°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 5%

Methven 310m

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (35-55km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 28°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Lincoln

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 30°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 5%

West Melton

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (30-50km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 29°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Mt Somers 380m

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (35-55km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 27°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Leeston

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 31°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 5%

Akaroa

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-40km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 31°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Temuka

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-30km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 29°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Geraldine

Friday, 05 December
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions in the morning, then variable high cloud increasing, extensive by evening. Light winds early, then nor-westerlies picking up, blustery in exposed areas during the afternoon (20-30km/hr) easing at night. Very warm temperatures.
High: 30°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

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