An active front over the south of the South Island is moving north Thursday night and Friday. The front is preceded by moist, gale to severe gale northwesterlies, and followed by a change to cold southerlies. Related : A State of Emergency Has Been Declared for the Gore District Warnings and Watches
Rain is expected to develop tonight, accompanied by significant changes in wind patterns. Northwesterly winds will turn westerly and rapidly intensify to gale force late this evening, with gusts reaching speeds of up to 100 km/h. A Strong Wind Warning – Orange has been issued for the following area
New Zealand is currently experiencing a cold west to southwest flow, causing strong winds to sweep across many areas of the country. The weather conditions have prompted the issuance of Strong Wind Warnings and Watches, which remain in effect for several regions. Residents are being advised to stay
Heavy snow is expected today, with the possibility of heavy rain on Monday. Moreover, severe gale west to southwesterlies are on the cards for parts of New Zealand. Related: Heavy Snow Forecast For Southland and Clutha From Saturday Evening To Sunday Evening This adverse weather pattern is being cau
The country’s southernmost regions, Otago and Southland, are bracing for a significant winter blast over the next 42 hours. Periods of heavy snow are forecast above about 300 metres from Saturday, 1st July, 3pm, through to Monday, 3rd July, 9am, with some snowfall expected down to near sea level. Re
Periods of heavy snow for the southern South Island. Possible severe gales for parts of the North Island and the lower South Island. A cold southwest flow spreads onto the southern South Island tonight (Friday), then persists through to Monday morning. There are several troughs embedded in this flow
As the cold front continues its path across the lower South Island, the wintry conditions have intensified, causing further disruptions. The NZ Transport Agency reports that the snow showers have intensified in the Southland region, particularly in the area of SH94 Gorge Hill, situated between Mossb
If you live in coastal Southland, Stewart Island or Clutha, you might want to hold on to your hats today. A strong wind watch has been issued by MetService for these areas from noon to 11pm on Sunday, 23 April. Westerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places, making it dangerous for outdoo
