We have humid northerlies around northern New Zealand right now but that is about to change as a southerly moves in on Friday and over the weekend. Saturday may not be as wet as forecasts earlier indicated, we track the rain bands and showers.
A cold front and a large area of low pressure will affect the country this weekend, especially on Sunday/Monday as this new low deepens east of New Zealand, dredging up a cold southerly for some too.
A ridge hangs over New Zealand today however not all is settled, high moisture may lead to afternoon heavy showers about central North Island regions and a frontal feature over the South Island brings some rain in the west.
A ridge hangs over New Zealand today however not all is settled, high moisture may lead to afternoon heavy showers about central North Island regions and a frontal feature over the South Island brings some rain in the west. Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
As WeatherWatch.co.nz forecast yesterday a colder change arrives this Friday and may be enhanced further over the weekend depending on what specifically unfolds in the New Zealand area. Either way, the data supports temperatures dropping significantly this weekend, some may have daytime highs down 20 degrees on where they were in recent weeks.
A large high is crossing New Zealand at the moment with Sunday dry across 99% of the country, with perhaps a remaining isolated coastal shower or drizzle patch first thing around East Cape.
A weak front moves over the North Island today, meanwhile another front lines up the lower South Island. A period of settled weather for regions between the fronts. Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty