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Issued at 6:41 am on the 25th of February by Russell Voice

A MOSTLY CLOUDY & COOLER THURSDAY – DRIZZLE/LIGHT RAIN RISK FOR MOST.

Good morning. A cooler southerly flow covers the region today, bringing mostly cloudy skies, with areas of light rain or drizzle, more likely about the upper Canterbury Plains & Foothills. Southerlies will be fresh about the coast until mid afternoon, before gradually tending lighter nor-easterly by evening.

Source our town pages for specific rainfall chances/totals, wind and temperatures today; please note, our ‘highs’ on town pages are from 6am to provide a more ‘honest’ reflection of today’s temperatures. Most towns and areas peaked in the early hours, before cooler southerlies.

A weak area of high pressure brings a more stable end to the week, bar a few weak wind changes and afternoon convective shower risk about the foothills.

Source your town page for specific details and keep up to date with our ‘Live Weather Feed’ for all the latest developments.

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A cooler southerly flow brings a mostly cloudy Thursday, with areas of drizzle or light rain about the Canterbury Foothills.

The remainder of the week will be mostly fine under a weak area of high pressure, bar a few weak wind changes and afternoon convective shower risk about the foothills and high country.

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.

Fine spells for parts of the region early on. A mostly cloudy day across the region, some showers in parts of South & Mid Canterbury, more persistent through the morning in North Canterbury; easing back through the afternoon, but remaining mostly cloudy. Southerlies, fresh about the coast, easing by evening and tending nor-easterly about the coast. Cooler conditions. H: 15-18 L: 10-13.

FRIDAY.

A cloudy start for most, with a few areas of morning drizzle, then clearing away, with increasing fine spells. Pleasant afternoon and evening conditions and temperatures. Nor-easterly winds freshening about the coast and plains from late morning. H: 21-25 L: 11-13

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 2021.

 

TOWN FORECASTS

Springfield 390m

Thursday, 25 February
showers
A mostly cloudy and dreary day. Drizzle or some light showers possible at times, more likely about the foothills, but lengthy dry spells in the mix. Fresh southerlies early on (15-20km/hr) tending light easterly by evening and easing at night. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 3-5mm possible.
High: 15°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 75%

Lyttelton

Thursday, 25 February
overcast
Becoming mostly cloudy this morning, with some areas of drizzle, or light showers developing; any drizzle clearing by evening, but remaining cloudy. Fresh southerlies (15-25km/hr) easing back this afternoon and tending nor-easterly/easterly by evening, then easing tonight. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm 'max'.
High: 18°C Low: 13°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Christchurch

Thursday, 25 February
overcast
Becoming mostly cloudy this morning, with some areas of drizzle, or light showers developing; any drizzle clearing by evening, but remaining cloudy. Fresh southerlies (15-25km/hr) easing back this afternoon and tending nor-easterly/easterly by evening, then easing tonight. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm 'max'.
High: 18°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Ashburton

Thursday, 25 February
showers
A mostly cloudy and dreary day. Drizzle or some light showers possible at times, more likely about the foothills, but lengthy dry spells in the mix. Fresh southerlies early on (15-20km/hr) tending light easterly by evening and easing at night. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-3mm possible.
High: 17°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Rangiora

Thursday, 25 February
showers
Becoming mostly cloudy this morning, with some areas of drizzle, or light showers developing; any drizzle clearing by evening, but remaining cloudy. Higher risk of drizzle/light rain near the foothills. Fresh southerlies (15-25km/hr) easing back this afternoon and tending nor-easterly/easterly by evening, then easing tonight. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm 'max'.
High: 18°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Timaru

Thursday, 25 February
showers
A mostly cloudy and dreary day. Drizzle or some light showers at times, but lengthy dry spells in the mix. Fresh south-easterlies early on, tending light easterly by evening and easing at night. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm possible.
High: 16°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Kaikoura

Thursday, 25 February
showers
Becoming mostly cloudy this morning, with some areas of drizzle, or light showers developing; any drizzle clearing by evening, but remaining cloudy. Higher risk of drizzle/light rain near the foothills. Fresh southerlies about the coast (15-25km/hr) easing back this afternoon and tending nor-easterly/easterly by evening, then easing tonight. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm 'max'.
High: 17°C Low: 13°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Mt Lyford Village 600m

Thursday, 25 February
showers
Becoming mostly cloudy this morning, with some areas of drizzle, or light showers developing; any drizzle clearing by evening, but remaining cloudy. Fresh southerlies, easing back this afternoon. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 3-5mm 'max'.
High: 15°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 85%

Hanmer Springs 370m

Thursday, 25 February
showers
Becoming mostly cloudy this morning, with some areas of drizzle, or light showers developing; any drizzle clearing by evening, but remaining cloudy. Higher risk of drizzle/light rain near the foothills. South-easterlies through the morning, then easing. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 2-4mm 'max'.
High: 17°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Culverden 180m

Thursday, 25 February
showers
Becoming mostly cloudy this morning, with some areas of drizzle, or light showers developing; any drizzle clearing by evening, but remaining cloudy. Higher risk of drizzle/light rain near the foothills. South-easterlies through the morning, then easing. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 2-4mm 'max'.
High: 18°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Cheviot

Thursday, 25 February
showers
Becoming mostly cloudy this morning, with some areas of drizzle, or light showers developing; any drizzle clearing by evening, but remaining cloudy. Higher risk of drizzle/light rain near the foothills. Fresh southerlies (15-25km/hr) easing back this afternoon and tending nor-easterly/easterly by evening, then easing tonight. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm 'max'.
High: 18°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Amberley

Thursday, 25 February
showers
Becoming mostly cloudy this morning, with some areas of drizzle, or light showers developing; any drizzle clearing by evening, but remaining cloudy. Higher risk of drizzle/light rain near the foothills. Fresh southerlies (15-25km/hr) easing back this afternoon and tending nor-easterly/easterly by evening, then easing tonight. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm 'max'.
High: 18°C Low: 13°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Arthur’s Pass Village 740m

Thursday, 25 February
sunny-showers
Cloudy at times, with occasional sunny spells. Shower/drizzle risk from late afternoon or evening; higher risk about the Main Divide/Headwaters. Light winds through the day. Rainfall total: 1-2mm possible. Freezing Level: 3100m
High: 17°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Castle Hill Village 730m

Thursday, 25 February
showers
A mostly cloudy day, with some showers or periods of rain at times, especially about the eastern foothills/around Porters Pass. Southerlies in the morning, tending lighter south-east by evening. Cooler temperatures. Rainfall total: 4-6mm. Freezing Level: 3000m+
High: 15°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 75%

Oxford 260m

Thursday, 25 February
showers
A mostly cloudy and dreary day. Drizzle or some light showers possible at times, more likely about the foothills, but lengthy dry spells in the mix. Fresh southerlies early on (15-20km/hr) tending light easterly by evening and easing at night. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 2-4mm possible.
High: 16°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Darfield 190m

Thursday, 25 February
showers
A mostly cloudy and dreary day. Drizzle or some light showers possible at times, more likely about the foothills, but lengthy dry spells in the mix. Fresh southerlies early on (15-20km/hr) tending light easterly by evening and easing at night. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-3mm possible.
High: 16°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Rolleston

Thursday, 25 February
overcast
Becoming mostly cloudy this morning, with some areas of drizzle, or light showers developing; any drizzle clearing by evening, but remaining cloudy. Fresh southerlies (15-20km/hr) easing back this afternoon and tending nor-easterly/easterly by evening, then easing tonight. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm 'max'.
High: 18°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Methven 310m

Thursday, 25 February
showers
A mostly cloudy and dreary day. Drizzle or some light showers possible at times, more likely about the foothills, but lengthy dry spells in the mix. Fresh southerlies early on (15-20km/hr) tending light easterly by evening and easing at night. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 2-4mm possible.
High: 16°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Leeston

Thursday, 25 February
overcast
Becoming mostly cloudy this morning, with some areas of drizzle, or light showers developing; any drizzle clearing by evening, but remaining cloudy. Fresh southerlies (15-20km/hr) easing back this afternoon and tending nor-easterly/easterly by evening, then easing tonight. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm 'max'.
High: 18°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 55%

Akaroa

Thursday, 25 February
overcast
Becoming mostly cloudy this morning, with some isolated areas of drizzle, or light showers developing; any drizzle clearing by evening, but remaining cloudy. Fresh southerlies (15-25km/hr) easing back this afternoon and tending nor-easterly/easterly by evening, then easing tonight. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm 'max'.
High: 18°C Low: 13°C
Chance of any rain: 45%

Geraldine

Thursday, 25 February
showers
A mostly cloudy and dreary day. Drizzle or some light showers at times, but lengthy dry spells in the mix. Fresh south-easterlies early on, tending light easterly by evening and easing at night. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-3mm possible.
High: 16°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Mt Cook Village 750m

Thursday, 25 February
partly-sunny
Cloudy at times, with occasional sunny spells. Shower/drizzle risk from late afternoon or evening; higher risk about the Main Divide/Headwaters. Light winds through the day. Rainfall total: 1-2mm possible.
High: 22°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 45%

Lake Tekapo 720m

Thursday, 25 February
partly-sunny
Cloudy at times, with occasional sunny spells. Shower/drizzle risk from late afternoon or evening; higher risk about the Main Divide/Headwaters. Light south-easterly winds through the day. Rainfall total: 1-2mm possible.
High: 19°C Low: 11°C
Chance of any rain: 50%

Fairlie 300m

Thursday, 25 February
showers
A mostly cloudy and dreary day. Drizzle or some light showers at times, but lengthy dry spells in the mix. Fresh south-easterlies early on, tending light easterly by evening and easing at night. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-2mm possible.
High: 15°C Low: 9°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Twizel 480m

Thursday, 25 February
partly-sunny
Cloudy at times, with occasional sunny spells. Shower/drizzle risk from late afternoon or evening; higher risk about the Main Divide/Headwaters. Light winds through the day. Rainfall total: 1-2mm possible.
High: 20°C Low: 10°C
Chance of any rain: 45%

Waimate

Thursday, 25 February
showers
A mostly cloudy and dreary day. Drizzle or some light showers at times, but lengthy dry spells in the mix. Fresh south-easterlies early on, tending light easterly by evening and easing at night. Modest temperatures. Rainfall total: 3-5mm possible in grand total.
High: 16°C Low: 12°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Porters Alpine Resort 1300m

Thursday, 25 February
showers
A mostly cloudy day, with some showers or periods of rain at times in the morning, then easing back, but remaining cloudy. Southerlies in the morning, tending lighter south-east by evening. Cooler temperatures. Rainfall total: 3-5mm. Freezing Level: 3000m
High: 12°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any snow: 10%

Mt Hutt Base Area 1600m

Thursday, 25 February
showers
A mostly cloudy day, with some showers or periods of rain at times in the morning, then easing back, but remaining cloud. Southerlies in the morning, tending lighter south-east by evening. Cooler temperatures. Rainfall total: 3-5mm. Freezing Level: 3000m
High: 11°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any snow: 15%

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