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Choose your level of membership now and receive the most personalised, informative & accurate weather information for the Canterbury region.
Premium Subscriber Benefits
Access detailed 10-day forecasts for 50+ towns across Canterbury. Each forecast is carefully crafted and moderated by the CWU forecasting team, using the latest data 24/7. Town pages also include live local data and regional webcams, giving you a clearer picture of local conditions.
Canterbury’s most detailed and comprehensive weather newsfeed. Get the latest weather information first - including warnings, incoming fronts, rainfall totals, snowfall levels and accumulations. Essential for weather-dependent businesses, outdoor operators, farmers, contractors, and anyone wanting their daily weather fix.
Popular day climbs. Plan your next adventure with detailed 10-day forecasts for Canterbury’s popular day climbs. Get powerful CWU decision-making tools, with rain, snow, wind, temperatures, freezing levels and changing conditions all covered in one place.
National Parks & Conservation Areas. Explore Canterbury’s national parks and conservation areas with detailed 10-day forecasts built for better outdoor decisions. From rain, snow and wind to temperatures, freezing levels and changing alpine conditions - CWU gives you the detail you need before you head out.
Canterbury Alpine Passes. Detailed 10-day forecasts for Canterbury’s alpine passes, built to support safer travel and better decisions. Get the latest guidance on rain, snow, wind, temperatures, visibility, ice risk and changing road conditions - all in one place before you head over the pass.
Canterbury High Country Lakes. Detailed 10-day forecasts for Canterbury’s high country lakes, built for smarter planning and safer decisions. Get the latest guidance on rain, snow, wind, temperatures, cloud cover and changing conditions - all in one place before you head away.
All Canterbury Ski Fields. New Zealand's most powerful ski forecasts. Plan your next ski day with detailed 10-day forecasts for Canterbury’s ski fields. Snow, wind, temperatures, visibility, snowfall potential, lift impacts and changing mountain conditions - CWU gives you the detail you need before you head up.
Canterbury Plains Forecast. Detailed 10-day forecasts for the Canterbury Plains, built for smarter planning and better daily decisions. Get the latest guidance on rain, wind, temperatures, cloud cover, frosts and changing conditions - all in one place for town, rural and coastal areas.
CWU Weather Warnings Independent of MetService, Canterbury Weather Updates issues its own exclusive warnings and watches for the Canterbury region. From heavy rain, snow and strong winds to thunderstorms, frosts, ice risk and rapidly changing conditions, we cover it all with unmatched local detail and intensity throughout the day. Our warnings are often issued hours, and sometimes days, before the national provider - trusted by organisations and industry leaders looking for the edge.
A range of benefits & discounts across Canterbury. Available for all membership levels.
Cancel anytime. No lock in contract. Simply email us to cancel.
At your fingertips. Access on all devices and app like functionality.
Platinum Subscription
Stay ahead of the weather with our most comprehensive coverage. Access in-depth, detailed forecasts right at your fingertips. Enjoy full access to our website, personalized Q&A support, text alerts, and our exclusive 3-month long-range forecast delivered straight to your inbox. Never miss a moment—stay informed and prepared with CWU Platinum.
Exclusive to Platinum members
Access to our Q/A forum. Ask your very own weather questions and receive personalizes responses. You can do this via our Q/A forum, or direct email. Personal weather advice & forecasts at your fingertips, receive that extra confidence & clarity now.
Bivouac Outdoor Weather Alerts, via text message. Be the first to know – rainfall totals, arrival of fronts, expected snow levels, hear about ‘Warnings’ & any extreme weather information first, straight to your phone.
3-month Outlook – Issued every month. We provide the most in-depth long-range analysis available for Canterbury. A monthly outlook with that little extra, providing you with extra clarity & confidence to make the right decisions.
All Premium Benefits
Access detailed 10-day forecasts for 50+ towns across Canterbury. Each forecast is carefully crafted and moderated by the CWU forecasting team, using the latest data 24/7. Town pages also include live local data and regional webcams, giving you a clearer picture of local conditions.
Canterbury’s most detailed and comprehensive weather newsfeed. Get the latest weather information first - including warnings, incoming fronts, rainfall totals, snowfall levels and accumulations. Essential for weather-dependent businesses, outdoor operators, farmers, contractors, and anyone wanting their daily weather fix.
Popular day climbs. Plan your next adventure with detailed 10-day forecasts for Canterbury’s popular day climbs. Get powerful CWU decision-making tools, with rain, snow, wind, temperatures, freezing levels and changing conditions all covered in one place.
National Parks & Conservation Areas. Explore Canterbury’s national parks and conservation areas with detailed 10-day forecasts built for better outdoor decisions. From rain, snow and wind to temperatures, freezing levels and changing alpine conditions - CWU gives you the detail you need before you head out.
Canterbury Alpine Passes. Detailed 10-day forecasts for Canterbury’s alpine passes, built to support safer travel and better decisions. Get the latest guidance on rain, snow, wind, temperatures, visibility, ice risk and changing road conditions - all in one place before you head over the pass.
Canterbury High Country Lakes. Detailed 10-day forecasts for Canterbury’s high country lakes, built for smarter planning and safer decisions. Get the latest guidance on rain, snow, wind, temperatures, cloud cover and changing conditions - all in one place before you head away.
All Canterbury Ski Fields. New Zealand's most powerful ski forecasts. Plan your next ski day with detailed 10-day forecasts for Canterbury’s ski fields. Snow, wind, temperatures, visibility, snowfall potential, lift impacts and changing mountain conditions - CWU gives you the detail you need before you head up.
Canterbury Plains Forecast. Detailed 10-day forecasts for the Canterbury Plains, built for smarter planning and better daily decisions. Get the latest guidance on rain, wind, temperatures, cloud cover, frosts and changing conditions - all in one place for town, rural and coastal areas.
CWU Weather Warnings Independent of MetService, Canterbury Weather Updates issues its own exclusive warnings and watches for the Canterbury region. From heavy rain, snow and strong winds to thunderstorms, frosts, ice risk and rapidly changing conditions, we cover it all with unmatched local detail and intensity throughout the day. Our warnings are often issued hours, and sometimes days, before the national provider - trusted by organisations and industry leaders looking for the edge.
A range of benefits & discounts across Canterbury. Available for all membership levels.
Cancel anytime. No lock in contract. Simply email us to cancel.
At your fingertips. Access on all devices and app like functionality.
Christchurch Rain Alert Subscription
Introducing New Zealand’s first hyper-local rain text alert system, tailored specifically for Christchurch and its surrounding areas. Designed for businesses that depend on accurate weather insights, our system eliminates the uncertainty of weather-dependent decisions based on rainfall. With real-time rain updates at your fingertips, you can make informed calls with confidence.
Plus, enjoy all our platinum membership benefits for an enhanced weather experience.
Exclusive Rain Alert Benefits
Christchurch Rain Alert Subscription
Christchurch Text Alert Alerts New Zealand’s first hyper-local rain alert system, specifically designed for Christchurch and surrounding areas. After weeks of rigorous testing, with local clients, we’re confident this service is unmatched in accuracy and reliability. If your business relies on weather conditions, our rain alert system is here to take the guesswork out of your decisions. Say goodbye to the stress of making weather-dependent calls and let us provide you with real-time updates.
Why Choose Our Rain Alert System? Our service combines cutting-edge AI technology, with the most advanced computer models and data sets available globally. But we don’t stop there – we also integrate localised data from weather stations, radar imagery, reports and 10 years of experience, professionally forecasting daily at unmatched level of intensity, to ensure precise and valuable updates tailored to Christchurch and close surrounds.
You’ll also receive all our Platinum benefits on top, as part of this comprehensive weather service.
WEATHER SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
At Canterbury Weather Updates, we go beyond our premium and platinum memberships to offer bespoke weather solutions designed to meet the needs of businesses across all sectors in Canterbury. Our team of expert forecasters provides accurate, high-precision weather services 24/7, exclusively tailored for the Canterbury region.
With over a decade of professional forecasting experience, we deliver unmatched accuracy and detailed insights to support industries such as energy, media, transport, sports, agriculture, infrastructure, and retail. Whatever your sector, our commercial weather solutions are designed to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
By combining our expertise with world-class data, cutting-edge computer modeling, and AI-driven intelligence, we empower your business to turn weather insights into smarter strategies and stronger outcomes.
Let us help you stay ahead of the forecast. Contact us today at [email protected] to learn how our tailored services can benefit your business.
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