The situation
A FINE LOOK TO OUR THURSDAY – AREAS OF LOW CLOUD & FOG THIS MORNING FOR PARTS OF THE REGION.
Good morning. It’s another mixed start across the region with many areas & towns waking to low cloud and fog once again; more dominate and widespread about Coastal Canterbury and low lying areas across the Canterbury Plains (below 150m.) Frost activity is confined to isolated areas & basins with Twizel currently our coldest spot this morning on -1 at 6:00am.
We’re now moving into a settled period of weather under high pressure before a number of rain systems take aim this weekend and early next week about the Main Divide & Canterbury Headwaters. Heavier rain and strong winds are likely about the Canterbury Headwaters & Main Divide from Saturday onwards.
Later next week we’re watching the possibility of colder southerlies, widespread rain and snow about the hills. Snow may cause disruptions about our higher passes and we may issue a range of warnings as we move into early stages of next week. Keep up to date with our ‘Live Weather Feed’ for all the very latest information.
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This remainder of the week will be mostly fine under high pressure bar the weekend near the Main Divide where heavier rain and strong NW winds are likely. Out east across the Canterbury Plains & Coast it will remain dry and mild especially during the weekend with temperatures well above average for late May.
Next week looks more active with a series of rain makers in the Tasman bringing heavy rain for western areas, but more sunny and milder conditions for the Canterbury Plains & Coast.
Late next week winds switch to the south and we’re watching the possibility of some rain and snow about the higher hills. Snow may cause transport issues about our higher roads and passes over Queens Birthday weekend.
Please source town pages for specific details and keep up to date with our ‘Live Weather Feed’ for all the very latest information.
GENERAL SUMMARY FOR CANTERBURY – PLEASE CHECK YOUR TOWN FORECAST FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION.
TODAY: Sunny skies with any early low cloud or fog clearing. Light northerlies about the coast. Milder conditions especially inland. Fantastic weather across the region after early cloud and fog clears. H: 16-18 L: 4-7
FRIDAY: Early low cloud/fog risk. Early light frosts in sheltered spots. Sunny skies with a light veil of high cloud. Light winds across the region. Pleasant conditions and temperatures. H: 16-17 L: 4-7
SATURDAY: Sunny skies with a light veil of high cloud at times. Light northerlies may tend NW at times about the Plains & Coast. Showers about the Main Divide/Headwaters with heavier rain possible. Mild conditions out east. H: 17-20 L: 6-9
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 the Coast to Coast 2019.
