Tuesday 25th October 2016
Changeable weather returns this week
Several weather systems move eastwards over New Zealand this week, bringing changeable weather after most places
experienced a dry Labour Weekend.
Periods of rain or showers are likely to affect most places during Tuesday and Wednesday as a low pressure system moves
over central New Zealand.
“As well as rain, there is also potential for thunderstorms and hail in some areas due to cold air in the upper
atmosphere,” said MetService Meteorologist Stephen Glassey. Areas likely to be affected by thunderstorms can be viewed
by accessing the latest Thunderstorm Outlook Charts at
http://info.metraweather.com/e/60812/warnings-thunderstorm-outlook/bms1gt/439645598
Thursday is looking dry for most places, apart from a few showers in western areas. However, another rain band moves
northeast over the country during Friday and Saturday, followed by a cold southwest change and showers.
“Most people should notice a dip in temperatures this weekend, and there is also potential for snow to affect some
higher roads in the South Island,” said Glassey.
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