Rangiora

Early frosts. Fine early on, with high cloud and sunny spells. Strong cold southerly change around midday, with a period of scattered wintry showers. Brief heavy falls during the afternoon, for 2-3 hours. Snow lowering to 400-500m for a time about the foothills, sleety falls at lower elevations. Easing late afternoon/evening and clearing at night.. Frosts developing at night, possibly severe; incoming high pressure. Rainfall total: 7-12mm.