The situation
Issued at 6:04 am on the 13th of April by Russell Voice

AN UNSETTLED TUESDAY – SHOWERS FOR MOST, POSSIBLY HEAVY.

Good morning. It’s a fine and mild start for most eastern areas, while rain and thunderstorms continue about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters.

Our Tuesday has an unsettled look, with spill over showers, possibly heavy and thundery in isolation from late morning/midday, before easing back late afternoon and clearing across the region during the evening. More sustained and heavier falls will continue about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters until late afternoon and our warning has been updated, with the latest details. Link below.

Source your town page for specific details today, there will be contrast across the region.

•Our heavy rain warning has been updated for the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters – Read more

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The remainder of the week looks mostly fine in the east, while rain, occasionally heavy, with higher level snow continues about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters, with a disturbed southern ocean.

Currently we have no rain of significance for eastern areas on current analysis. 

Next week looks ‘active’ once again about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters, with heavy rain likely at various stages. For eastern areas we may see some rain opportunities, although nothing is locked in just yet.

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GENERAL TWO DAY SUMMARY FOR CANTERBURY – PLEASE CHECK YOUR TOWN FORECAST FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION. .

TODAY.

Rain, occasional heavy falls, with thunder continue about the Main Divide & Headwaters, easing in the evening. Some spill over showers affecting the Plains & Coast from late morning, clearing by evening. Some showers could be heavy and thundery briefly. Nor-westerlies about the high country, northerlies about the coast. Late afternoon/evening south-westerly/westerly change in South Canterbury, moving north at night. H: 18-23 L: 4-9.

WEDNESDAY.

A mostly fine and dry day across the entire region. Sunny skies, with frequent cloudy periods. South-westerly flow eases late. Modest temperatures. H: 16-20 L: 4-8

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

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing late morning/midday, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail and thunder risk - low risk. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, tending nor-westerly at times, blustery in nature changing SW in the evening. Rainfall total: 3-5mm.
High: 18°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 80%

Lyttelton

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing from midday/early afternoon, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail & thunder risk - low chance. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, may tend nor-west at times, changing west/south-west late evening. Rainfall total: 1-3mm.
High: 21°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Christchurch

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing from midday/early afternoon, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail & thunder risk - low chance. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, may tend nor-west at times, changing west/south-west late evening. Rainfall total: 1-3mm.
High: 21°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Ashburton

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing late morning/midday, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail and thunder risk - low risk. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, tending nor-westerly at times, blustery in nature changing SW in the evening. Rainfall total: 2-4mm.
High: 18°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Rangiora

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing from midday/early afternoon, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail & thunder risk - low chance. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, may tend nor-west at times, changing west/south-west late evening. Rainfall total: 1-3mm.
High: 22°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Timaru

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing late morning/midday, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail and thunder risk - low risk. Any showers ease late afternoon & clear in the evening. Nor-easterlies, changing SW late afternoon/evening. Rainfall total: 2-4mm.
High: 18°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Kaikoura

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing from early afternoon, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail & thunder risk - low chance. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Nor-westerly, strong at times, changing west/south-west at night. Rainfall total: 1-3mm.
High: 22°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Mt Lyford Village 600m

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
Fine early, with spill over showers developing later this morning, or afternoon, chance of some heavy falls; low risk thunder and hail. Easing late in the day, with sunny spells. Nor-westerlies, blustery at times, gale about the tops, changing SW at night. Rainfall total: 3-5mm.
High: 19°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Hanmer Springs 370m

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
Fine early, becoming cloudy, with spill over showers developing mid to late morning, chance of some brief heavy falls; low risk of thunder & hail. Easing late in the day, with sunny spells by evening. Nor-westerlies, strong at times, gusts up to 70km/hr, easing from evening. Rainfall total: 3-6mm from the west.
High: 19°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 85%

Culverden 180m

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
Fine spells early on, becoming cloudy, with spill over showers developing mid to late morning, chance of some heavy falls; low risk of thunder & hail. Easing late in the day, with sunny spells by evening. Nor-westerlies, blustery at times, gusts up to 70km/hr, easing from evening. Rainfall total: 3-5mm from the west.
High: 19°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 80%

Cheviot

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing from midday/early afternoon, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail & thunder risk - low chance. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, may tend nor-west at times, changing west/south-west late evening. Rainfall total: 1-3mm.
High: 23°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Amberley

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing from midday/early afternoon, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail & thunder risk - low chance. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, may tend nor-west at times, changing west/south-west late evening. Rainfall total: 1-3mm.
High: 22°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Castle Hill Village 730m

Tuesday, 13 April
wind
Cloudy, with spill over rain for a time, some heavy falls possible, easing late afternoon or evening. Chance thundery for a time. Nor-westerlies, strong at times, easing back by evening. Rainfall total: 5-8mm from the west. Snow about the higher ranges 1600m+ Freezing Level: 2500m, lowering in the west.
High: 15°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 85%

Arthur’s Pass Village 740m

Tuesday, 13 April
thunderstorms
Rain, some heavy falls in the morning, with thunderstorms possible, easing during the afternoon and evening. Snow about the ranges above 1500m. Strong NW winds, changing southerly at night. Rainfall total: 40-60mm. Freezing Level: 1900m
High: 10°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 95%

Oxford 260m

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing late morning/midday, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail and thunder risk - low risk. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, tending nor-westerly at times, blustery in nature changing SW in the evening. Rainfall total: 2-4mm.
High: 18°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Darfield 190m

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing late morning/midday, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail and thunder risk - low risk. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, tending nor-westerly at times, blustery in nature changing SW in the evening. Rainfall total: 2-4mm.
High: 19°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Rolleston

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing from midday/early afternoon, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail & thunder risk - low chance. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, may tend nor-west at times, changing west/south-west late evening. Rainfall total: 1-3mm.
High: 20°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Methven 310m

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing late morning/midday, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail and thunder risk - low risk. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, tending nor-westerly at times, blustery in nature changing SW in the evening. Rainfall total: 2-4mm.
High: 18°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 75%

Leeston

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing from midday/early afternoon, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail & thunder risk - low chance. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, may tend nor-west at times, changing west/south-west late evening. Rainfall total: 1-3mm.
High: 21°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Akaroa

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing from midday/early afternoon, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail & thunder risk - low chance. Showers ease late afternoon and clear by evening. Northerlies, may tend nor-west at times, changing west/south-west late evening. Rainfall total: 1-3mm.
High: 21°C Low: 8°C
Chance of any rain: 60%

Geraldine

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing late morning/midday, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail and thunder risk - low risk. Any showers ease late afternoon & clear in the evening. Nor-easterlies, changing SW late afternoon/evening. Rainfall total: 2-4mm.
High: 18°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 70%

Mt Cook Village 750m

Tuesday, 13 April
thunderstorms
Cloudy, with rain at times, some heavy falls, with thunderstorms possible. Snow about the surrounding mountains above 1500m. Strong NW winds, easing late and tending south-westerly. Rainfall total: 25-45mm.
High: 11°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 100%

Lake Tekapo 720m

Tuesday, 13 April
showers
Mostly cloudy through the day, some showers at times, risk heavy, with thunder and hail, easing late afternoon or evening. Heavier and more sustained falls about the Main Divide, easing there late; falling as snow to 1500m. Nor-westerlies, strong at times, easing in the evening. Rainfall total: 5-8mm.
High: 14°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any rain: 75%

Fairlie 300m

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing late morning/midday, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail and thunder risk - low risk. Any showers ease late afternoon & clear in the evening. Nor-easterlies, changing SW late afternoon/evening. Rainfall total: 4-6mm.
High: 16°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any rain: 80%

Twizel 480m

Tuesday, 13 April
showers
Mostly cloudy through the day, some showers at times, risk heavy, with thunder and hail, easing late afternoon or evening. Heavier and more sustained falls about the Main Divide, easing there late; falling as snow to 1500m. Nor-westerlies, strong at times, easing in the evening. Rainfall total: 5-8mm.
High: 14°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 85%

Waimate

Tuesday, 13 April
sunny-showers
A fine start. Sunny spells, with high cloud thickening, with showers developing late morning/midday, chance of some heavy falls briefly. Isolated hail and thunder risk - low risk. Any showers ease late afternoon & clear in the evening. Nor-easterlies, changing SW late afternoon/evening. Rainfall total: 2-4mm.
High: 17°C Low: 7°C
Chance of any rain: 65%

Porters Alpine Resort 1300m

Tuesday, 13 April
sleet
Spill over rain developing, some heavy falls possible; risk thundery, with snow above 1600m. Easing late afternoon/evening. Strong NW winds, changing colder west/south-west during the evening. Freezing Level: Around 2000m
High: 8°C Low: 2°C
Chance of any snow: 55%

Mt Hutt Base Area 1600m

Tuesday, 13 April
snow
Spill over rain developing, some heavy falls possible; risk thundery, with snow above 1600m. Easing late afternoon/evening. Strong NW winds, changing colder west/south-west during the evening. Freezing Level: Around 2000m
High: 8°C Low: 1°C
Chance of any snow: 55%

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