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Issued at 5:19 am on the 14th of May by Russell Voice

 A MOSTLY FINE THURSDAY – a few areas of low cloud/fog, mostly about the coast.

Good morning. It’s a clear and chilly start for most of Canterbury, with a few areas of low cloud and fog. Twizel is our coldest spot this morning on -1.2 degrees.

Our Thursday will be mostly fine under high pressure, with sunny skies and areas of low cloud; generally more widespread about coastal areas at time south of the Rakaia River. Temperatures peak around 14-15 degrees for most, with some slightly milder pockets about the basins and high country.

• Please check your local town page for more specific and moderated details today

OUTLOOK

The remainder of the week will be more settled and cooler overall, with high pressure in charge. Expect light winds overall and areas of frost about the basins and inland areas and areas of lower and middle level cloud about the coast and plains (possibly stubborn at times).

We start to see changes around the 24th+ of May, with more low pressure influence and an increase in rainfall chances. Around the 25th we may see widespread rain and hill snow, with colder southerlies (currently low risk).

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The remainder of the week will be dominated by high pressure, bringing mainly settled weather.

We see more activity in the Tasman and Southern Ocean from around the 24th of May, with an increase in rainfall chances. Around the 24-25th we may see widespread rain and hill snow, with colder southerlies (currently low risk).

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GENERAL SUMMARY.

TODAY

Early frosts about the sheltered areas. A fine day across the region. Any early cloudy periods clearing to bright and sunny conditions, bar some areas of cloud about the coast and plains between Waimate and the Rakaia River. Light winds for all, tending light east/south-east. H: 14-17 L: -1, 4.

FRIDAY

Often cloudy through the day, with lower and middle level cloud. Light south-easterlies. H: 11-15 L: -1, 5.

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TOWN FORECASTS

Lyttelton

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A mostly fine day. Early frost/fog risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Glentunnel 260m

Thursday, 14 May
partly-sunny
A mostly fine day. Early frost risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Pleasant, but cool late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Waiau

Thursday, 14 May
sun
Early frosts. A fine day. Mostly sunny skies through the day, with any early low cloud clearing away to bright and sunny conditions. Light variable winds (0-10km/hr.) Pleasant late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 16°C Low: 2°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Port Hills 400m

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A mostly fine day. Early frost/fog risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-20km/hr.) Settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Springfield 390m

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A mostly fine day. Early frost risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Pleasant, but cool late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Christchurch

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A mostly fine day. Early frost/fog risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 15°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Ashburton

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A mostly fine day. Early frost risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Pleasant late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 15°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Rangiora

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A mostly fine day. Early frost/fog risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 15°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Kaiapoi

Thursday, 14 May
partly-sunny
A fine day. Any early low cloud clearing away to bright and sunny conditions. A few cloudy periods lingering. South/south-westerly winds in the morning, with evening easterly breezes (10-20km/hr.) Pleasant autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Timaru

Thursday, 14 May
partly-sunny
A mostly fine day. Early frost risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Pleasant, but cool late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Kaikoura

Thursday, 14 May
partly-sunny
A fine day. Any early low cloud clearing away to bright and sunny conditions. A few cloudy periods lingering. South/south-westerly winds in the morning, with evening easterly breezes (10-20km/hr.) High pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Pegasus

Thursday, 14 May
partly-sunny
A mostly fine day. Early frost/fog risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 15°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Mt Lyford Village 600m

Thursday, 14 May
sun
Early frosts. A fine day. Mostly sunny skies through the day, with any early low cloud clearing away to bright and sunny conditions. Light variable winds (0-10km/hr.) Pleasant late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 3°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Hanmer Springs 370m

Thursday, 14 May
sun
Early frosts/fog. A fine day. Mostly sunny skies through the day, with any early low cloud clearing away to bright and sunny conditions. Light variable winds (0-10km/hr.) Pleasant late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 15°C Low: 1°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Culverden 180m

Thursday, 14 May
sun
Early frosts. A fine day. Mostly sunny skies through the day, with any early low cloud/fog clearing away to bright and sunny conditions. Light variable winds (0-10km/hr.) Pleasant late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 16°C Low: 3°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Cheviot

Thursday, 14 May
partly-sunny
A mostly fine day. Early frost/fog risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Waipara

Thursday, 14 May
partly-sunny
A fine day. Any early low cloud clearing away to bright and sunny conditions. A few cloudy periods lingering. South/south-westerly winds in the morning, with evening easterly breezes (10-20km/hr.) Pleasant autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 15°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Amberley

Thursday, 14 May
partly-sunny
A mostly fine day. Early frost/fog risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 15°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Arthur’s Pass Village 740m

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions. Light westerlies early on, then afternoon south-easterlies (10-20km/hr.) Pleasant conditions under high pressure. Freezing Level: Around 2700m.
High: 14°C Low: 2°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Castle Hill Village 730m

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions. Light westerlies early on, then afternoon south-easterlies (10-20km/hr.) Pleasant conditions under high pressure. Freezing Level: Around 2700m.
High: 14°C Low: -1°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Oxford 260m

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A mostly fine day. Early frost risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Pleasant, but cool late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 3°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Darfield 190m

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A mostly fine day. Early frost risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Pleasant, but cool late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Rolleston

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A mostly fine day. Early frost/fog risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 15°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Mt Somers 380m

Thursday, 14 May
partly-sunny
A mostly fine day. Early frost risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Pleasant, but cool late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Methven 310m

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A mostly fine day. Early frost risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Pleasant, but cool late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Lincoln

Thursday, 14 May
partly-sunny
A mostly fine day. Early frost/fog risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

West Melton

Thursday, 14 May
partly-sunny
A mostly fine day. Early frost/fog risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 15°C Low: 5°C
Chance of any rain: 15%

Leeston

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A mostly fine day. Early frost/fog risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any rain: 16%

Akaroa

Thursday, 14 May
sun
A mostly fine day. Early frost/fog risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times to the east especially. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Settled conditions under high pressure.
High: 15°C Low: 6°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

Temuka

Thursday, 14 May
partly-sunny
A mostly fine day. Early frost risk, then sunny periods, with areas of low cloud from the east; possibly widespread at times. Light winds, tending light east/south-easterly (10-15km/hr.) Pleasant, but cool late autumn conditions under high pressure.
High: 14°C Low: 4°C
Chance of any rain: 0%

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